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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

Features

The History of the Wetsuit, One of Surfing’s Most Important Inventions

Sam George
Featured
Podcasts

WSL CEO Erik Logan Spoke With Us About the Australian Leg of the Tour and Navigating Change in 2021

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

20 Minutes of Raw, Uncut Valentine’s Day Pipeline Chaos

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Valentine’s Day Pipeline Swell Was the Best Gift Any Surfer Could Have Ever Asked For

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Michael Ho Show How to Properly Pull Into a Closeout at a North Shore Sandbar

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning and Ross Williams Discuss How Many Events Should Be Surfed To Win The 2021 World Title

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed a MASSIVE Tanker Wave in South Carolina

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gavin Klein Discusses His Recent Close Call With a Tiger Shark on Kauai

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

World Surf League Cancels 2021 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ridge Lenny Talks With Nomad About His Entry Into Big Wave Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy’s Claim? Pipeline Showed Up in New Jersey

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfing Waimea Bay Shorebreak Always Draws a Crowd

The Inertia
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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