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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

Tomo Explains Everything You Wanted to Know About the Helium Hydroshort Model

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Opening Ceremony for The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Is One of the Best Things In Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

In Defense of Gabriel Medina: Surf Fans Have Made Me Hate the Word ‘Unsportsmanlike’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Gives His Take on Wave Pools (and Explains What Surfing an Alaia at Kelly’s Pool Was Like)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Team Tribute to Italo Ferreira: ‘He’s Basically Superman’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Matt Archbold Proves He’s Still Got It In This Session With Jamie O’Brien

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Poll: Was Medina’s Calculated Burn Against Caio Ibelli ‘Unsportsmanlike?’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Italo Ferreira Beats Gabriel Medina in Winner-Take-All Pipe Masters Final; Wins 2019 World Title

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Joe Rogan Learns How Much It Costs to Surf Kelly’s Wave: ‘You Can Suck All the D***s’

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Gabriel Medina Just Pulled the Most Genius Snake in the History of the Sport

Joe Carberry
Staff
Photos

Mainland Mex’s Version of a Winter Wonderland Includes Boardshorts and Logs

Daniela Caram
Community
Gear

Chris Burkard’s Handsome New Book Will Beautify Your Coffee Table

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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