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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

Arts

John Philbin’s Wild Ride as a Surfer, Actor, and an Art Curator

Gordy Grundy
Community
Surf

Firewire Surfboards Updated the Dominator and Created the DM II

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Get Pummeled at Nazaré: ‘I Got Destroyed So You Don’t Have To’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

13-Year Old Landon Smales’ Quiver Is Not What Your Typical Teenager’s Looks Like

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

These New Driftline Boardshorts Might Cure Chafing and ‘Chilly Balls’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Waimea River Wave Is Back in Action and Jamie O’Brien Is Psyching

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Nazaré Century Swell in 18 Crazy Images and a 4K Video

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Kleins, Israel’s Premier Surfing Family, Score Perfect Swell in Morocco

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Watch the Moment Nic Von Rupp and João Guedes Crossed Paths on a Nazaré Monster

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater’s PSA About the Downfalls of Drugs and Alcohol

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Nazaré Wipeout Reel from the Hurricane Epsilon Mega Swell Is Straight Up Terrifying

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho’s GoPro Take on Tahiti Should Be Tahiti’s New Tourism Advertisement

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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