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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Surf

30 Mind-Boggling Seconds of Shane Dorian Surfing Jaws In 2016

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Jamie O’Brien Surfing Pipeline on a 7’6″ Gerry Lopez Board

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Drew Hoffman Takes a Modified Catch Surf Beater Board to the Skatepark

The Inertia
Staff
News

Shaping Legend Phil Becker Passes Away

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Should You Be Afraid of Shark Attacks? The Answer Is a Definitive ‘No’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Things Nathan Florence Does In the Gym to Increase Paddle Strength

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Rob Machado Surfing Oceanic Butter on a Weird-Looking Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Mark Healey Shares His Fitness Philosophy in Preparing for Heavy Surf

Mark Healey
Featured
Surf

Here Are Nearly 30 Minutes of Nonstop Thumping Pipe and Backdoor with Mason Ho

The Inertia
Staff
Features

How Stacy Peralta, the VCR, and Skateboarding Videos Changed the Way We Look at Action Sports

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Alaïa Bay Will Bring Surfing to the Alps; What’s the Future Landscape of Surf Culture in Landlocked Nations?

Craig Jarvis
Community
Features

Leash or Leashless: Super Cool and Stylish or Just Plain Dumb?

Alexander Haro
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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