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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

Surfing the Pororoca: the Amazon River’s Endless Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I (Almost) Blew a Dream Surf Trip with Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson

Jamie Tierney
Community
Surf

Watch John John Florence’s Reluctant Entry Into the World of Vlogging

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Professional Surfers Making Us Use the Words ‘Soft Tops’ and ‘High Performance’ In the Same Sentence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Proposal Has Been Made for Tahiti to Host Olympic Surfing During France’s 2024 Games

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Health

3 Simple Ways Yoga Improves Your Surfing

Lauren Ringer
Community
Surf

Cape Town Is One of the Most Wave-Rich Places on the Planet; Here’s Why

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Conner Coffin Is Full Tilt in His Latest Short ‘Indulgence’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

There’s a New Version of the Webbed Glove on the Market

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Occy Just Dropped Two New Board Models

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

4 Camper Vans Perfect For a West Coast Surf Trip

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brendon Gibbens Is Thoroughly Enjoying Winter in South Africa

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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