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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

Courtney Conlogue Goes on a South African Heater

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ozzie Wright’s Tube-Riding Style Is Absolutely Hypnotic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Mezcal-Fueled Crash Course for Scoring in Oaxaca

Chris Dodds
Community
News

Watch These Fishermen Lose It as Giant Great White Shark Snags Bait Bag

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Scotland Is Getting Its Own Wavegarden Cove; Expected to Open in 2021

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

5 Minutes of Mentawais Madness That Will Make You Hate Your Normal Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Relik’s Longboarding ‘World Tour’ Is Back at Malibu With $100k Prize Purses

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Italo Ferreira Shows Us the Exact Opposite of ‘Safety Surfing’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

WSL’s Sophie Goldschmidt Responds to Attorney’s Claim Super Girl Pro Should Allow Men

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Gear

John John Florence Came Up with a Remarkably Simple Two-Part Surfboard Bag/Carry On That Will Solve Your Traveling Woes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the First Footage From China’s Mysterious Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

João Kopke Proves Mexico Is About Way More Than Charging Puerto

Carolina Pereira
Community
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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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