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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

This Is the Story of the First Russian Surfer

Iren Oraylie
Community
Surf

Koa Smith’s Best Wave of 2020 Is Absolutely BONKERS

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Cancels Sunset Open and Big Wave Jaws Championship Pe’ahi, Postpones Santa Cruz Pro Due to COVID-19 Surge

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

An Exhausted Nathan Florence Explains Rip Currents As He’s Caught in One at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Raw Footage From One Nearly Perfect San Diego County Beach Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage of Kai Lenny at Maverick’s Shows Him Make Big Wave Surfing Look Playful

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Powerful Raw Footage of Maverick’s on January 2, 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Top 10 Moments from Bali in 2020

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brett Barley Is Calling This the Best Outer Banks Christmas Swell Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Surfed a Sneaky Underground Swell at Jaws With His Wing and the Photos are Ridiculous

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why Being In the Ocean Is Good for You and For Nature

Rebecca Olive
Community
Surf

John John Florence, Haleiwa, and the Most Perfect Turn You Ever Did See

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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