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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

Health

Kimi Werner: ‘That Day Changed My Life Forever’

Kimi Werner
Community
Surf

This Is What Surfing the Ranch Looks Like When Average Joes Ride Its Waves

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Take a Peek Inside Stephanie Gilmore’s Life From Her Section In 2012’s ‘Here & Now’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Leaves the Ferreira Compound and Heads to the ‘WEIRDEST WAVES I’VE EVER SEEN?’

The Inertia
Staff
Features

An Inside Look at the Coronavirus Outbreak in China, From a Surfing Perspective

Reno Makani
Community
Surf

I Missed an Epic NYC Swell By 24 Hours

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A 10-Minute Stephanie Gilmore Highlight Reel That Proves She Really Is the Queen of Style

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Day at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch with John John Florence, Nathan Florence, and Friends

The Inertia
Staff
News

Bethany Hamilton Announces Return to Competition: ‘It’s My Goal to Qualify This Year’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

2020 AmpSurf ISA World Para Surfing Championship Breaks Participation Record

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Laird Hamilton and Crew Foil Surfing at Giant Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Ice Beard Surfers of Lake Superior: the Craziest Breed of Surfers In Existence

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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