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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

News

Kai Lenny, Justine Dupont, and Water Safety Awarded Top Honors at Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Alex Botelho Rescued After Serious Incident at Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Goes Latte Surfing at a Rare Ehukai Beach Park Sandbar

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A 16-Minute John John Florence Highlight Reel That Destroys All Highlight Reels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Jamie O’Brien Calls ‘The Perfect Day at Backdoor, Pipeline’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Who Is J.O.B.’ By the Numbers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian’s Hawaiian Winter Is Even More Proof That He’s a Surfing Prodigy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny, Ian Walsh, and More Train for Big Wave Surfing by ‘Getting as Close as We Can to the Worst Thing Possible’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Gets Serious on Surfing Pipeline: ‘You Could Die Here, Too’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Enormous Swell Gives First-Ever Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge the Green Light

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How Does Surfing Relate to Wine? It’s Not as Cheesy as It Sounds

Scott Chambers
Community
Surf

The Perfect Chapter at Carcavelos: A Guide to One of Portugal’s Finest Waves and the Event You Won’t Want to Miss

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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