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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

This Massive Punt From Zeke Lau Is One Disturbingly-Impressive Display of Aerial Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Has a Full-Length Film On Deck (and It’s Probably Insane)

The Inertia
Staff
News

Kama3, the Surfing Pig, Has Been Killed by ‘Ignorant, Desperate, Idiotic Individuals’

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Ventura’s Surf Rodeo: How a Day on the Beach Morphed Into ‘a Contest With Cowboy Hats’

Erik Eiser
Community
Environment

Apparently It Only Takes 10 Minutes in the Ocean for Bacteria to Cover the Body

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

New Artificial Floating Wave Opens in Milan, Italy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Wave That Messed Up John John Florence’s Knee Again

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sunny Garcia’s Daughter Gives a Heartwarming Update on Her Father’s Condition: ‘Dad Is In a Marathon, Not a Sprint’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Wins Oi Rio Pro In Dramatic Fashion; John John Florence Withdraws After Re-Injuring Knee

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

It’s Official: Mason Ho Is ‘the Surfer Having the Most Fun’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

And Now, Kalani Robb Hippie Jumps a Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

We Can’t Even Understand How Good at Surfing Jackson Dorian Is Already

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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