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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

Andrew Cotton Returns to Portugal for a Nazaré Mega Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado’s Section In ‘Castles In The Sky’ Is Completely Timeless

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence’s Latest Youtube Offering Is Pure Entertainment

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Finally Tried Foiling; 3 Reasons Surfers Shouldn’t Dismiss It Outright

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Nazaré Did on Wednesday

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Freestone Gives Chris Coté a Lesson in Geometry With a Baguette in Latest ’21 Hours’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Perfect Example of What NOT to Do at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Nate Florence and Kiron Jabour Slide Into a Backdoor Tandem Barrel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Touching Short Film on Overcoming Heartbreak Featuring the Inimitable John Philbin

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The East Coast’s Wave Cup Is Overflowing and Rhode Island’s Been Drinking Heavily

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Further Proof That Oscar Langburne Is the Most Stylish Grom on the Planet

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Gabriel Medina Institute Is Quietly Using Tech to Breed the Next World Champions

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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