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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

Rob Machado Hid a Set of His New Signature Fins for Someone to Find

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Of Course Ben Gravy Went Tanker Surfing in New Jersey

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Two Days and a Whole Lot of Waves With Italo Ferreira

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laura Enever Visits Japan and Finds Herself Charging a Typhoon Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Come See the Many Barrel Stances of Mason Ho

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Encinitas Lifeguard Blake Dresner Killed While Surfing in Salina Cruz, Mexico

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

‘Afrosurf’ Is a New Book That Tells the Untold Story of African Surf Culture

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Average Joes Catch the Waves of Their Lives at Pro-Less Desert Point and Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Emi Erickson and Izzi Gomez Prepare To Face Jaws At Its Biggest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is the Mysto Right That Nic Von Rupp Calls ‘the Best Wave I’ve Ever Seen’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Imperfect History of the Surf Leash

Sam George
Featured
Gear

Kanoa Igarashi’s Tips on What’s Really Important in a Surf Watch

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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