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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

Let’s Take a Moment to Remember Conner Coffin’s Inimitable J-Bay Rail Game

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Put On an Acid Drop Clinic in Waikiki

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

It’s That Time of Year for Skeleton Bay Clips to Start Rolling In

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

It Took 48 Hours to Crowdfund Equal Pay For the Upcoming Puerto Escondido Cup

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

5 Very Important Things to Know Before Visiting Hawaii from Comedian Josh Pray

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Quick Glimpse at Citywave Tokyo, an Artificial Wave Facility That Doubles as a Dance Club

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jonathan Gubbins Is the Living Definition of a ‘Well-Barreled Human’

Justis St John
Community
Surf

Bodyboarder Goes Missing During Heavy Session In Ubatuba, Brazil

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Drone Footage of Tiger Shark Patrolling Miami Beach Is Almost Hypnotic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keeping Up With Kanoa Igarashi From Bali to West Oz

The Inertia
Staff
News

Samsung Sued for ‘Misleading Consumers of Smartphone’s Water Resistance Capabilities’

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Palm Desert, California Is Getting an Enormous New Wave Pool Facility Called DSRT Surf

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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