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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

Impossibles Was Impossibly Good on August 8th

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Hands-Down the Best Wave from the Rumble at the Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Drone Captures Great White Checking Out Swimmer in Monterey Bay

The Inertia
Staff
News

Kekoa Cazimero Is Blazing Surfing’s Future as an Athlete-Entrepreneur

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Terror Vault, Part 3: Mad Moments and Ultimate Wipeouts at Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Once Again, Kai Lenny Makes Foiling Look Obscenely Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Case For Always Going and Never Pulling Back (Ever)

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Story Time With Nathan Florence: This Is the Best Puerto He’s Ever Surfed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here are the Biggest Waves Surfed in the 2019/2020 Big Wave Season

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Police in Hawaii Reportedly Issue Hundreds of Tickets as Beaches Are Closed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Strider Wasilewski Asks Kelly Slater If He Needs the Heimlich in Post-Heat Interview

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch This Whale and Its Calf Play Within Feet of Surfers in Sydney

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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