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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

News

Tyler Wright Takes a Knee In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter at Tweed Coast Pro Event

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Rizal Tanjung, and a Few Padang Padang Party Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Listen to This Beautiful, Unused Track by Ron Artis II From John John Florence’s ‘VELA’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Unridden Uluwatu Bombie Is Breathtaking

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Locked Down in Paradise: What 5 Months at Empty Kandui Is Really Like

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Enjoy Mason Ho’s Anxiety-Fueled P.O.V. as He Surfs Over Rocks

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Why Surfboard Volume is Overrated

Jacob Holke
Community
News

Maya Gabeira’s 73-Foot Nazaré Wave Sets a New Guinness World Record

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Remade the Andy Irons Section From ‘Campaign’, and It’s Remarkably Similar

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Spotted at Pumping Uluwatu on September 8th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mihimana Braye Is Enjoying the Silver Lining of Being a Teahupo’o Local During a Pandemic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ever Seen a 500-Pound Grouper Swallow a Shark in a Single Bite?

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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