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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

Jack Johnson and Ryan Bingham Talk Surfing, Bull Riding, and Music’s Universal Language

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

San Diego’s Return to Surfing Was Amazing Chaos

Jason Nauman
Community
Inspire Courses

Mark Healey Explains Hitting the Eject Button From a Boat at Maverick’s

Mark Healey
Featured
Surf

Kimi Werner Explores Freediving and Motherhood With an Incredible Group of Women

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Can We All Just Pause to Marvel at the First Wave In John John Florence’s Innersection Part?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

New Film ‘RISS’ Paints Carissa Moore as Fierce Competitor…But Mostly as a Lover

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

5 Surfers Dead After Tragic Incident at Popular Dutch Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Tis the Season; The Wedge Just Got Smacked With Some Proper Size

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Check Out the Size of This Great White Shark That Circled a Fishing Boat in Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Nothing But Wipeouts at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Doesn’t Even Need a Real Surfboard Anymore

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Ho Family Hang Five Challenge With Mason, Coco, and Michael

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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