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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

Podcasts

Gerry Lopez Believes Meditation, Surfing, and Powder Can Make the World a Better Place

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Kai Lenny’s Board Sees When He Makes a Massive Air Drop at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Films

Bryan Phillips, Honolulu Employee of the Year, Leads Iconic North Shore Lifeguards in Uncertain Times

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Time Kelly Slater and Steve Irwin Fed Alligators Together

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Leonardo Fioravanti Shows How to Workout and Recover Like a Professional Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman on Surfing Crowded Pipeline: ‘Absolute, Complete Chaos’

The Inertia
Staff
News

‘Billy’ Docuseries Tells the Story of Billy Kemper’s Horrific Injury and Incredible Comeback

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Harry Bryant and One of the Most Interesting Ways to Ride a Barrel Ever Documented

The Inertia
Staff
All Time

All-Time: A Photographer’s First Cover Shot and One Hellacious Jaws Ride

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper Opens Up About the Injury That Could Have Ruined His Career and How He Came Back From the Brink

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and Blair Conklin Test Out the Newly Reopened New Jersey Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Black Sand Peace Paddle Happened at Manhattan Beach After a Racist Attack in the Water

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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