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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

Rewatch One of the Greatest Finals Ever: Slater vs. Florence at the 2016 Billabong Pro Tahiti

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Young Japanese Skater Show Off His Rodney Mullen-Like Skills

The Inertia
Staff
News

It’s a Miracle of Modern Surfing that Eli Hanneman Is Still a Grom

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Nominations for the Big Wave Paddle Awards are Absolutely Bonkers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Solid Minutes of Irish Slabs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs the Weirdest Backwash Waves Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sharks Attack Dolphin in Front of New Jersey Beachgoers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Morgan Maassen’s New Film With Jordy Smith Is a Work of Art

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Stomped the First Superman Air Fingerflip at the Waco Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Lauren Hill Talks About Her New Book ‘She Surf’ and Elevating the Female Surfing Narrative

Carly Long
Community
Health

3 Basic Hip Stretches You Need to Improve Your Surfing

Cris Mills
Community
Surf

The Struggles and Spoils of Dawn Patrol

Jason Nauman
Community
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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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