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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

Peeing In Your Wetsuit: Amazing and Smart or Gross and Stupid?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why Italo Ferreira Wants You to Sign a Petition That Will Help Protect the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Surfed Absolutely Firing Witch’s Rock

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Pandemic Has Brought Quiet Back to Bali But Western Visitors Are Still Causing Problems

Matt George
Community
News

Buell Wetsuits Is Beefing Up Its Athlete Roster; Adds to Competitive Presence with Matt Banting

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Surfing Picture-Perfect Honolua Bay in 2016 Is How Everyone Dreams of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gerry Lopez Narrated This Old Film About the First Time a Baby-Faced Kelly Slater Competed Against Tom Curren

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfers of Bali Collects Compilation of Kelly Slater’s Top 10 Waves From Indo This Season

The Inertia
Staff
News

HBO Announces ‘100 Foot Wave’ Documentary Examines a Decade-Long Hunt at Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Here’s Why Mikey February Supports the WSL’s We Are One Ocean Campaign

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Is Surfed Out and Still the Smoothest Surfer Who’s Ever Surfed

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

This Is YEWAnon: A Surfing Conspiracy That Explains Why You Can’t Stay on Your Feet

Jason Nauman
Community
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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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