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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

Torren Martyn and a Seriously Unforgettable Session in New Zealand

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Clay Marzo Ripping at Home on Maui on Catch Surf 54 Special

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Orange County Surf Scientist Wants to Make Wax a Thing of the Past With His New Deck Grip

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Watch These Kayakers Accidentally End Up In a Humpback Whale’s Mouth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Makua Rothman’s Story About Overcoming Brutal Life Obstacles Is Inspirational

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Hurricane Teddy Just Revealed Maine’s Mysto Big Wave Slab

Andrew Karr
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Sticks the Lake Erie Trifecta, Surfing Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfing Banned at Nazaré After ‘Century Swell’ Draws Thousands of Spectators Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Live to Sea’: Exploring One of Surfing’s Final Frontiers in Sweden

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Epsilon Funneled Absolutely Giant Surf to Belharra

The Inertia
Staff
Politics

Observations from a Visitor: A Surf Trip to the U.S. During an Election Year

Ray Kazir
Community
Surf

Hurricane Epsilon’s East Coast Surf Carnage Made Brett Barley Super Glue His Foot Closed

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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