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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

These Monstrous Slabs in Western Australia Are Not for the Faint of Heart

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Throaty Summertime Tubes at Kirra

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage of Mark Healey’s ‘Biggest Wipeout Ever’ on Super Swell Saturday

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost, a Bonzer, a Longboard, and a Trip Down South

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny’s Concussion-Inducing Wipeout at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Finding a Way’: The Inspirational Real Life Story of the Blind Surfer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Does a Gold Medal or World Title Carry More Weight? Mick Fanning and Ross Williams Discuss

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What a Weeks-Long Digital Triple Crown of Surfing Looks Like with Eli Olson

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, a Slab, and a Board From the 90s Makes For Great Viewing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Teen Water Photographer Jack Bober on Shooting at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, Ben Gravy, and a Waimea River Party Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Akila Aipa Made a New Surfboard Called ‘The Flat Earth’

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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