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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

Is Kelly Slater vs. John John Florence in Tahiti (2014) the Greatest Competitive Heat Ever?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Keeps Sharp in a Variety of Conditions at Home

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Miguel Blanco Proves That Rolling the Dice Is Never a Bad Idea

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Corona Convo with Reef McIntosh

Francesca Seely
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Thinks This Might Be the Gnarliest 3-Foot Barrel Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Wild, Raw Footage From the Wedge on May 11

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Florence Brothers Really Enjoyed Closing Day at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Corona Conversation with Brett Simpson

Francesca Seely
Community
Surf

Project Nasi: Here’s How Surfers are Feeding the People of Bali

Matt George
Community
News

Surfing Is Officially Back in Los Angeles, One of California’s Last Beach Closure Holdouts

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Walks and Talks With Golfing World

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here Are the Most Disastrous Wipeouts of the 2014 Billabong Pro Tahiti

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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