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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

Ben Gravy and the Absolute Best Way to Ride a Lazy River

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ian Walsh’s Big Wave Highlight Reel Demonstrates an Uncanny Comfort Level in Gigantic Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Is Basically Surfing on Dry Rocks Now

The Inertia
Staff
News

URBNSURF Melbourne Opens Its Doors After Months-Long Pandemic Closure

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

How’s This Straight Air From Snowboarder Mark McMorris?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Graduation Surprise at Kelly Slater’s Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith and an RC Wipeout From Hell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Morgan Maasen’s New Short Film About Noah Wegrich Shows a Surfer Who Is Truly Following His Dreams

Morgan Maassen
Community
Surf

True Crime: My Leash Is a Serial Killer

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Remember the Time Kanoa Igarashi Out-Surfed Kelly Slater at Near-Perfect Keramas?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Explains Why This Super Weird Shape Is ‘One of the Best Big Wave Boards’ He’s Ever Surfed

Alexander Haro
Staff
Health

Tia Blanco Wants to Help You Get Surf-Fit and Explore a Delicious Plant-Based Diet

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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