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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

Photos

Tropical Storm Barry Awoke This Rare Gem of a Wave in Panama City Beach, Florida

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Teahupo’o Regulars Explain the Locals’ Approach to Keeping Order in the Lineup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Holy Smokes, Here’s Kai Lenny Surfing a Regular Surfboard on Regular Waves!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This U.S. Coast Guard Member Surf Suspected Narco-Submarine

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and Billy Kemper Live for Black, Sandy Panamanian Death Pits

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Raimana Locking Into a Teahupoo Monster

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Mason Ho Waits for the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bethany Hamilton and Alana Blanchard: the Cutest Homage to a Lifelong Friendship

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Weirdly Mesmerizing Wave at Skeleton Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Meet Johannesburg’s ‘Street Surfers’ Who Earn Their Living From Recycling Plastic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Bob McTavish Shape a Work of Art for Kelia Moniz: ‘Don’t Mess with the Guru’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Explains Exactly What Those Little Things on the Tail of His Boards Are

Alexander Haro
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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