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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

A Case for the Juice on the Rugged Coast of West Oz Being Very Worth the Squeeze

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira Secure Team Brazil Spots for 2020 Olympics

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Podcasts

Billy Kemper on Heading Straight From Pipeline to Maxing Jaws, Family, and His Favorite Surfers

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Owen Wright Wants to Re-Write His Story at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Short Conversation with One of Surfing’s Most Creative Geniuses

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

This New Surf Wax Is Shaped Like Donald Trump and Helps Fight Ocean Acidification

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Allow This Short to Feed Your Early Season Powder Dreams

The Inertia
Staff
News

Jaws Gets the Green Light for a Thursday Run

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

4 Minutes of Hair-Straight-Back Surfing That’ll Have You on the Edge of Your Seat

The Inertia
Staff
Podcasts

Nathan and Ivan Florence Talk Injuries, John John’s Quick Return from ACL Surgery, and Ivan’s New Movie

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Caroline Marks and Carissa Moore Talk the Olympics on the Today Show

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Taka Inoue Is a Longboard World Tour Competitor and QS Warrior; Surfing’s Preeminent Jack of All Trades

Danny
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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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