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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

Health

Fitness Wisdom From Nate Florence: Never Underestimate the Farmer Carry

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laurie Towner Goes Richter In Indonesia; Separates Ribs In the Process

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

There’s Only a Day Left to Watch Mason Ho and Mick Fanning In ‘Red Monkey Full Moon’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alana Blanchard, Bethany Hamilton, Leila Hurst, and Camille Brady Showed Exactly How Much Fun Waco Can Be

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Nathan Florence, the Waco Wave, and the World’s Best Tube Stance

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Clay Marzo, and Sheldon Paishon Are Having Too Much Fun in Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Good

I’m a Surfer With Autism, Let Me Share How It’s Changed My Life

Alex Corson
Community
Features

Kolohe Andino Is the First Californian to Hold Championship Tour Points Lead in 23 Years

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Pat Gudauskas Shows Us What It’s Like to Really Fall In Love With One Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont Plays a Game of ‘Which Wave Is That?’

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Is the Inimitable Imagery of Willie Kessel

Willie Kessel
Community
Surf

Get Acquainted With Current Women’s QS No. 1 Isabella Nichols

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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