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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

Photos

Teahupo’o’s Post-Lockdown Swell Showed Off a Crop of Phenomenal Local Talent

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

New Book to Benefit the People Forcibly Evicted Near the Dream Wedge of Nigeria’s Tarkwa Bay

Steve Van Rees
Community
Surf

Straight from the Terror Vault: Mad Moments and Ultimate Wipeouts at The Right

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The 10 Best Skits From Taylor Steele’s Momentum Generation Library

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Chad Du Toi and the Art of Scoring Right Before Your Entire Home Country Shuts Down

Craig Jarvis
Community
Surf

Makua Rothman Keeps His Trophies on a Shelf Above the Kitchen Sink

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Remembering the Battle of Ocean Beach: Turns Out Surfing Lockdowns Are Nothing New

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Nic von Rupp and Frederico Morais Score a Magical Session at ‘the Best Right in Portugal’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Tyler Wright on Her Year-Long Post Viral Syndrome Recovery: ‘It Had Broken Me’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch Bodysurfer Thomas Van Melum Make Giant Wedge His Play Thing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Palm Springs Wave Pool Hype Is Starting to Ratchet Up Big Time

The Inertia
Staff
News

Beloved Surf Therapy Dog, Haole, Passes Away After 7 Years of Waves

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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