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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

Mason Ho Surfing a 7’6″ at Rocky Point Is Poetry in Motion

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer on Why Not Wearing a Leash Is a Bad Idea

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Burned John John Florence at the Pipe Masters: He Told Us Why

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence’s POV Raw Footage From Jaws Is Terrifyingly Awesome

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

11 Must-See Images From a Pipe Masters That May Have Saved Competitive Surfing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Billabong Pipe Masters/Maui Pro Finals Day Highlight Reel For the Ages

The Inertia
Staff
News

John John Florence Wins His First Pipeline Masters

The Inertia
Staff
News

Tyler Wright Wins Pipeline; Makes History as First Woman to Win CT Event at Pipe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hidden Women of Surfing History: Isabel Letham, Daring Australian Surf Pioneer

Yves Rees
Community
Surf

Mason Ho’s Backwash Extravaganza Is Like a Cirque du Soleil of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Angles of One Impossibly Long Backdoor Barrel, With Nathan Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Occy and More Reap the Rewards of the Gold Coast’s First Cyclone Swell of the Season

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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