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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

Asher Pacey Builds a Convincing Argument for Abandoning All Thrusters

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Pipe and Backdoor’s First Proper Northwest Swell of the Season

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Utah! Get Me Two!’ Is the Most Overrated Movie Quote Ever

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Surf Forecast Is Calling for 70-Foot Waves in the Western Azores

Alyssa Eurell
Staff
Surf

Timmy Reyes Got So Insanely Barreled on Tomo’s Newest Shape, the ‘Hydroshort’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Reef Doig Is Surfing Exactly How He Wants to Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Albee Layer and Friends in ‘Barils de Sable’ Just Ahead of Quik Pro France

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Isabella Nichols and an Indo Trip You Wish You Were On

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Things Beginner Surfers Should Look For In Every Surf Retreat Camp

Greg Gordon
Community
Surf

A Quick, Technical Breakdown on Bodysurfing The Surf Ranch

Michelle Michalak
Community
Surf

Chris Cote’s ’21 Hours’ With Ian Crane Takes the Piss Out of the Day-in-the-Life Short

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mitch Parkinson’s Indonesian Strike Mission for Big, Empty Barrels Was Very Successful

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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