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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 Is What Surfing Pipe in the ’80s Looked Like (According to Jamie O’Brien)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Caroline Marks Wrote a Fiery Letter to Her Future Self for ESPN: ‘I Want to Be a Legend’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Is Greg Webber’s Artificial Reef Vision a Window Into the Future or Just Hot Air?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Kai Lenny Used a Helicopter to Take 8,000 Pounds of Trash Off the Jaws Coastline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith on a Mexican Strike Mission You Wish You Were On

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian’s Backside Tube Riding at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch Is So Awesomely Casual

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Proof That Julian Wilson’s Air Game Is Top of the Class

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How the Los Cabos Open Is Now More Surf Festival than Surf Contest

David Flores
Community
Surf

Just Three Perfect Waves at Rifles with Nate Behl

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Finally Found a Novelty Wave He Couldn’t Beat (Kind of)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Gives an In-Depth Tutorial on How to Pack for a Surf Trip Like a Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

How to Meaningfully Celebrate International Surfing Day Tomorrow

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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