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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

Opinion

Patagonia Slips a Not-So-Subtle Message to Voters Into Its Clothing Line

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

These Two Angles of Nias Paint an Entirely Different Portrait of Its Heaviest Day of the Year

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: If You’re Against Tyler Wright’s Black Lives Matter Stance, You’re on the Wrong Side of History

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Coronavirus-Created Homemade Shred Flick From Tomas Hermes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence, Albee Layer, Matt Meola, and Nathan Florence Are Seriously Upping the Aerial Surfing Ante

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Use These 7 Tips in the Lineup to Consistently Create Better Wave Positioning

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp and an Extraordinarily Wild, Unseen Session From Mullaghmore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Why Party Waves Should be Outlawed

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

September 12th at Padang Padang Might’ve Been the Best Session of the Year

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Breaks Down How He Found Himself Inside ‘the Tallest, Widest Barrel’ He’s Ever Been in at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Wright and Ethan Ewing Win the Australian Tweed Coast Pro

Will Sileo
Staff
Features

This Is the Boars Nest, a Secret North Shore Gym Where Surfing’s Heaviest Hitters Train

Mara Pyzel
Community
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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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