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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

Eli Olson Breaks Down His Go-To Surfboards

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The 1990 Ford Explorer Surf Concept Was the Greatest Vehicle That Never Happened

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

Scenes From the Cliff During a Monumental (and Carnage-Filled) Day at Pe’ahi

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

People Watching at Pipe; A Sport for Those Who Dare Not Get in the Water

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Gabriel Medina: The Movie’ Is Coming on January 31; Here’s the Trailer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Daniel ‘Tomo’ Thomson Explains How the Crazy Tailed El Tomo Fish Came Into Being

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Come, Witness the Greatness of Billy Kemper at Jaws and a Ride He Calls the ‘Wave of My Life’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Danielle Lyons Is Unapologetically Redefining Surfing’s Image

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

10 Years Ago, Peter Townend Was Asked to Make ‘Surfing in 2020’ Predictions; He Nailed These Ones

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jaws is Going Off Right Now; Here’s a Real-Time Look

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Day of a Major Jaws Swell, Albee Layer’s New Edit Asks: ‘Is It Worth It?’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

After Grinding on the QS, Parker Coffin Goes on a Surf Bender

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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