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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

Private Surf Spots: No Trespassing… No Problem

Sam George
Featured
Surf

One Year of Coco Ho Riding Her Favorite Surfboards From XO Coco

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Matt McGillivray Skydive Straight Into His Heat at J-Bay

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Surfer Matt Bromley on Transforming Fear Into Excitement

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Showing Why Feb’s Fish Is His Signature Model

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Went to Swatch Nines, and the Waves Have Never Been Weirder

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfed The Wedge and Put on an Absolute Show

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Balangan Was Absolutely On Fire Yesterday Afternoon

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

We Collected a Few Light-Hearted Stories About Surfers and Their Dogs

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

How Good Was Supertubes Before the WSL’s J-Bay Event?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

15 Minutes of Clay Marzo Magic on an Album Warp Twin and a Catch Surf Special

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Gold Medal-Winning Skier Julia Mancuso Has Created a Beautiful Surfing Life on Tavarua

Brian Pinelli
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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