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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

Italo Ferreira Takes Jamie O’Brien Exploring In Baía Formosa, Brazil

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Blind Man Loads Up On All the Tech He Can Find In Order to Surf By Himself

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Richard Kenvin, Fresh Off a Broken Back and Just Shy of 60, Still Rips 

Chris Grow
Community
Surf

Gearoid McDaid, Nic von Rupp, and William Aliotti on a Very Successful Slab Hunt

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Took Pro Rugby Star Siya Kolisi For a Surf Lesson, and They Had a Good Time

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Timmy Reyes, a Life-Long Shortboarder, Lights Up a Longboard

Mara Pyzel
Community
Surf

A Friendly Reminder That Mick Fanning Is Unbelievably Good at Riding a Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Kimi Werner Just Launched a Sea-To-Table Cooking Course to Make Sustainable Nutrition Accessible

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Wave Co. Is Reportedly Building a $200M Coachella Valley Resort

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happened at Hossegor on February 24

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

43-Year-Old Joel Tudor Wins Noosa Longboard Open

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Took Jamie O’Brien Surfing at His Home Break and Their Friendship Is So Pure

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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