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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

News

WSL Unveils 2020 CT Schedule; G-Land Is Back

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Coffin Bros. Break Down Their Quivers and Preview Channel Islands Models in the Works

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Tested: The Futures Beta Fin Is a New Kind of Light Weight

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Rob Machado Watch Himself Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador’s Crash Course on Politely Navigating Surf Lineups

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Luke Hynd Speed Blurs His Way Through Twindonesia

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Clarifies Stance on Athlete CBD Use; Inks Huge Sponsorship Deal With cbdMD

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Nathan Florence and ‘One of the Greenest Barrels’ He’s Ever Been In

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Torren Martyn Proves Once Again That He Is King of the Twin Fin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tony Hawk Attempting Front-Flip Board Transfers Is a Lesson in Persistence

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Meet Shino Matsuda, the 17-Year-Old Who Will (Likely) Surf for Japan in the Olympics

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Mikey February Puts on an Absolute Clinic at Lowers (on a Thruster!)

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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