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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

Alex Smith’s ‘NOMÁD AFRICA’ Is More Visual Art than Run-of-the-Mill Surf Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s or Mavericks? Debating Surfing’s Most Controversial Apostrophe

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Why There’s No Such Thing As an Average Day at Black’s

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and a Rising Swell at Pipeline Makes for a Very Good Day

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

12 Images from Around the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans During a Weekend of All-Time Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Finless and Fancy Free With William Aliotti

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Allow Us to Briefly Revisit One of the Best Tubes We’ve Ever Seen at Jaws

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Connor Lee Is a Perfect Example of What Happens When Surfing Is In Your Blood

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Scotty James Breaks Down Epic Snowboarding Movie Scenes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The New Crop of Rip Curl Women Is a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Surfing Accident Caused Devon Raney to Go Blind, But He Didn’t Let That Stop Him

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Diplo Went Wakesurfing With Austin Keen In Miami, and It Was Incredible

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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