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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

Does Team USA, Brazil or Oz Have the Most Stacked Roster for the ISA World Games?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Pure Emotion of Adaptive Surfer Fabrizio Passetti Getting Barrelled at Padang Is Beautiful

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Aerial Footage of the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian Shows Complete Devastation

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laird Hamilton Surfing a Hydrofoil at Bombing Cloudbreak Is Mesmerizing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Squashes Any Illusions the North Shore Isn’t One Fine Summertime Playground

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jacksonville Beach, FL Surfer on Hurricane Dorian: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Surfing If I Was a Novice’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How Nathan Florence Does Canggu

The Inertia
Staff
News

Beach Near Boston Closed After Great Whites Seen Feeding on Whale

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Skimboarder Demonstrates the Proper Way to Exit a Hot Tub

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Knows What to Do When Someone Misses a Barrel at the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Solitude, Soul, and a Single Fin Is a Recipe for Happiness

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mauro Diaz Is Having a Hell of a Year

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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