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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

Red Bull Explores How Brazilians Came to Dominate the World of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

My Local’s Curse or, ‘How Some Days, I Ruin Everything for Every Surfer Around Me’

Jason Nauman
Community
Health

Tia Blanco Shares Her Post-Surf Static Stretch

Tia Blanco
Featured
Surf

Raw and Unseen Footage From the Smith Brothers’ Insane Strike Mission to Silverbacks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

American Airlines Completely Demolished This Guy’s Quiver and They’re Protected by the Fine Print

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Rob Kelly, and One Crazy Ferry Wake Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Courtney Conlogue Talks About Her SI Swimsuit Shoot and the Publication’s New Outlook

Carly Long
Community
Gear

How To Prevent Swim Fin Cuts

Finn Cardiff
Community
Surf

Maya Gabeira Talks About Setting a World Record and Paving the Way for Female Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is the Biggest Maverick’s Nathan Florence Has Ever Surfed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Fisherman Uses Drone to Video Big Hammerheads Hunting Blacktip Sharks in Florida

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

Using the Ocean As a Muse for Creativity and Philanthropy with Artist Jared Aufrichtig

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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