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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

Here’s a First Look at the Surf Ranch Planned for the Former NLand Surf Park in Austin

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Film Is a Beautiful Dedication to Cuba’s Passionate and Determined Surf Culture

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Head-Turning Shots From the Nor’easter That Just Lit Long Island Up Like a Christmas Tree

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bethany Hamilton Surfing Jaws Is Absolutely Next Level

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bonus Teahupo’o Footage of That Maxing August Swell You Have to See

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Public Records Show Trestles Will Not Be on the WSL Championship Tour for 2020

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

A Hilarious Crash Course on How to Be a Cool Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy: Is This the ‘Best East Coast Surf Ever?’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Dropped a Bunch of Unreleased Footage Onto YouTube, and We Are So Thankful

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

What Must Kelly Slater Do to Qualify for the Olympics?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

As Typhoon Hagibis Slams Japan, These Surfers Go For Broke

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Surfer Perform the Perfect Canadian Step Off

Joe Carberry
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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