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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

Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador on Trim: Why Less Is More When It Comes to Style

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This View of Whales Passing Beneath a Zodiac Is Absolutely Gorgeous

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Mangles His Hand Following Accident at Jaws

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Watch Researchers Test Shark Attack Wetsuit Material Designed to Reduce Blood Loss on Actual Great Whites

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jake Kelley Positively Looting Small-to-Medium-Size Surf on Haydenshapes’ Newest Model

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

At 62, Michael Ho Is Still Nabbing Bombs at Pipeline Like It’s His Damn Job

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

This Handy Device Temporarily Fixes a Broken Leash in the Water in Seconds

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

2 Sessions, 2 States, and No Shortage of Barrels from New York to Rhode Island

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Look at Joel Parkinson’s Progression Through the Years

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Dave Rastovich Braved a Debilitating Travel Bug to Surf Dream Waves in India

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Best Waves Ridden at Pipe So Far Condensed Into Five Minutes of Guts and Glory

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Could Quite Possibly Be the Best Boat Wake Surfing You’ll Ever See

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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