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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

Britt Merrick, Nathaniel Curran, and Bobby Martinez Know How to Spend a Lunch Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Might’ve Learned Something in Tahiti That Unlocks the World’s Surf Trip Woes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Michael Oblowitz Is Surfing’s Most Controversial Filmmaker

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch a Man Catch and Chug a Beer While Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Justin Jay’s New Book Captures a Decade of the Most Candid Moments with North Shore Surf Royalty

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Mountain

Kanye West Is Now Making Surf Booties and Louis Vuitton Is Making $1,600 Chalk Bags

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Indonesian Tube Session Is Straight Out of Your Dreams

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

WSL Announces Ambitious Plan to Become Carbon Neutral and Eliminate Plastics in 2019

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

@Kook of the Day Had Some Serious Instagram Beef With @Team Wavestorm

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s Conner Coffin’s Take On That Viral Dolphin Party Wave (and Some Sneaky Travel Tips)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Full Cornish’ Is Proof We All Can and Will Find Waves In Every Corner of the Globe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Lakey Peterson Win Margaret River Pro After Shark Intermission

Juan Hernandez
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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