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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

Rob Machado Had a Private Session with His Daughter at Wavegarden

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

French Waterpark to Use Wave Generating Tech that Can Be Installed in Natural Bodies of Water

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mitch Crews Makes the Euro Road Trip Appear Highly Underrated

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Arsonist Torches Iconic Lifeguard Tower at The Wedge

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

23-Year-Old Israeli Surfer Has Gone Missing in Bali

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Drone Footage of Great White Stalking Surfers in New South Wales Is Ultra Creepy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Doesn’t Think He’ll Win 11 World Titles and Why He’s Sailing to Tahiti

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Laura Enever Explores China’s Burgeoning Surf Scene With Monica Guo As Her Guide

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Intimate Glimpse Into the Lives of Caroline Marks and Tatiana Weston-Webb Before Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Jojó Parisot, a Master of Training Watermen and Women

Gustavo Lermen
Community
Surf

So, What’s Thailand’s Surf Scene Really Like?

Audrey Hills
Community
Surf

This Is Kai Lenny Foiling Colorado’s Glenwood River Wave

The Inertia Mountain
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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