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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

Nathan Florence: ‘How, When, and Where’ to Duck Dive Versus Ditch Your Board

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, John John Florence, and Bobby Martinez In a 9-Minute Supercut

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Went to Florida and Surfed the Legendary Wave Pool at Typhoon Lagoon

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Epic Waimea River Wave Footage Courtesy of Jamie O’Brien

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tracing a Wave’s Epic Journey From Tiny Ripple to What You Surf On

Shane Keating
Community
Surf

Travis Potter: the Underground Tube-Hound Idolized by All Other Tube-Hounds

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Explains Just Why He Loves Golf So Much

The Inertia
Staff
Health

5 Hacks to Keep Your 2020 Surf and Health Resolutions on Track

Elise Carver
Community
Comedy

Surf Pub Geotags Secret Spot on Instagram; Following Dawn Patrol Sees 1K Surfers

Johnny Utah
Community
Environment

Kelly Slater Talks to a NASA Astronaut Currently Orbiting the Earth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Tackles Waimea River Wave With Jamie O’Brien; John John Florence Starts the Music

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Claiming a Wave Gets You a Better Score in Pro Surfing, Study Finds

Dylan Heyden
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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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