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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

Gear

Gear We Test: Manera Seafarer 4/3 Frontzip

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

The Inertia Wetsuit Guide 2020

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rise Up Surf Retreats Reopens and Invites You to Become Part of ‘La Familia’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Images of a Timeless Surf Classic That Is the Baja Road Trip

Lukas Olesinski
Community
Surf

Matt Warshaw Launched a Fundraiser for ‘Encyclopedia of Surfing’ and You Can Keep Surf History Alive

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is John John and Nathan Florence Foiling 15 Miles Downwind Along the North Shore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed Freezing Cold Lake Ontario

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: Patagonia R4 Yulex Front-Zip Hooded Wetsuit

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How 3 World Champs Helped Turn a Local Fundraiser Into a Global Movement Supporting At-Risk Youth

Joe Sigurdson
Community
Surf

The South Korean Wave Park Just Released Footage of the Barrel They’ve Created

The Inertia
Staff
News

John ‘Shmoo’ Shimooka Has Passed Away and the Surfing World’s Heart Is Broken

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Talks About Devastating Injuries, Olympic Qualification, and ‘Tokyo Rising’

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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