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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

Red Bull Enlists Kelly Slater, John John Florence, and More to Finally Answer the Question ‘Who Is J.O.B.?’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Spots Kelly Slater In Lineup Then Goes to the Skatepark With Red Bull Skate Team

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet the 14-Year-Old Portuguese Ripper Who Almost Killed Nic Von Rupp

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Woman Accused of Stalking Mick Fanning on the Gold Coast

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Ben Gravy’s ‘Worst Injury In 5 Years’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Matt Meola Recounts an Air Session With John John Florence and Albee Layer That Changed Their Lives

The Inertia
Staff
News

Bluestar Alliance Drops Press Release Outlining Future Hurley Strategy

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes (and In Front of Them) at the Pipe Pro With Koa Rothman

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Timmy Reyes Breaks Down His Quiver In Hawaii

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Does Localism Still Exist? The Author Finds It in One Pacific Northwest Beach Town

Josh Dassa
Community
Surf

Witness the Most Incredible Jaws Session with Nathan Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Forest Blakk Narrates This Powerful Short About the Beauty of Breath, Life, and Even Death

Kylian Castells
Community
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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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