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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

Behind the Scenes of Kanoa Igarashi’s Quarterfinal Finish at J-Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and a 3-Minute Sales Pitch for the Galapagos Islands

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper Celebrates His Puerto Escondido Cup Win With a Mexican Dream Road Trip

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo and African Point Breaks Were Actually Made for Each Other

The Inertia
Staff
evolve

Jesse Billauer Dreamed of Becoming a World Champion Surfer; Here’s How He Did It…And Much More

Jesse Billauer
Community
Surf

Watch John John Florence Beat Jamie O’Brien In a Paddle Race

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Wavegarden Built a Bonafide Slab Wave and Here Are Josh and Sierra Kerr Charging It

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Coffin Bros. and a Classic Summer Day at Lowers

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Photographer Explains Crazy Photo of Whale Nearly Swallowing Sea Lion

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Al Knost, Leah Dawson, and More Stun in Black and White

The Inertia
Staff
News

Florida Man Attacked by Shark While Surfing; Goes Straight to Bar for Free Drinks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Whispers From Huntington: Will Kanoa Igarashi Three-Peat at the U.S. Open?

Dylan Heyden
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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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