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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

As a Surf Cinematographer, Here Are 14 Clips That Blew My Mind

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Florida Man Has Most ‘Florida Man’ Shark Encounter Ever Caught On Camera

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kipp Caddy Surfing Cape Solander in New Edit Is Beyond ‘Gnarly’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Shark Bites Australian Teen, Gives Chase During Rescue

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Californian and Australian Nab Titles at 2025 VIVO Rio Pro

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matt Meola Landed an Air So Wild We Don’t Even Know What To Call It

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Italo Ferreira in Mid-Heat Celebration With Fans On the Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Took an Amazing Remote Surf Camping Adventure

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hundreds Turn Out In Waikiki for Clyde Aikau Memorial Paddle Out

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

The Long and Short of It: Two Lost Surfboards for Summer Groveling

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

When I Can’t Surf, These Are the 4 Things I Do That Make Me a Better Surfer

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Noa Mizuno Is Dripping With Style In This Perfect Mexico Edit

Alexander Haro
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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