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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

3-Time Longboard World Champion Taylor Jensen Breaks Down His Firewire Quiver

The Inertia
Staff
News

Tahiti’s Borders Are Closed Again to Combat COVID-19 (and the Locals Are Scoring in the Meantime)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Robby Naish Tackled That Massive Swell at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Paddling Out at Jaws Looks Like Pure Hell

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Comeback Kid: The Return of Albee Layer

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Graphic Image: Russell Bierke’s Arm Fought the Reef, and the Reef Won

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

What Does the New ‘Gigawave’ Wake Boat Mean for Surfing?

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Dane Gudauskas and Koa Smith Talk About the Benefits of a Digital Triple Crown Format

The Inertia
Staff
All Time

All-Time: Surfing in Varazze, Italy on a Perfect Winter Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Films

The Inertia Film and Photo Challenge 2021 is Live!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surf Photographer Brad Masters Is Fighting For His Life in a Bali Hospital and the Insurance Company Is Refusing to Pay

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Toyota Created a Radical Road-Tripping Trailer Out of One of Its Own Truck Beds

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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