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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

The Novelty Wave of All Novelty Waves Needs a Euro-Size Black Blob Just to Turn On (and Locals Flock to It)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kirra Went Absolutely Berserk When Cyclone Uesi Smashed Into It

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Smith Brothers Score Freakish Panamanian Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

16 Images From a Veritable Portuguese Barrel-Fest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Highlight Reel From the 2020 Perfect Chapter You’re Going to Want to See

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Paradise Is In Portugal: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted In a Surf Town

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Anthony Walsh Wins 7th Annual Perfect Chapter at Firing Carcavelos

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Glimpse of What Winters On Maui Are Really Like

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Tow Surf Nazaré Like He Does Life: With Pure Joy

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch the Perfect Chapter at Carcavelos Live

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Cyclone Uesi Turns Noosa’s Boiling Pot Into a ‘Deformed Freak’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Rick Kane Rejoice: Arizona Is Getting an 11-Acre Surfing Wave Park That Generates 1,000 Waves Per Hour

Alexander Haro
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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