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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

The First Solid Day at the Wedge in 2019

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shane Dorian’s First Tow Session in a Decade Goes Down On Rarely-Surfed North Shore Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Behind the Film ‘Part of Water,’ a Retrospective on the Only U.S. Lifeguard to Lose His Life on Duty

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Making An Argument for Teahupo’o as the World’s Most Perfect Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Trio of Surfers Getting Horribly Burned by Bodyboarders at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Health

No Surf? Here are Some Training Tips for Those Flat Days

Elise Carver
Community
Environment

How Would I React to a Great White Shark Encounter? Now I Know

Pat Pemberton
Community
Surf

Double Amputee Skater Italo Romano and the Mega Ramp Send of the Week

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tulsi Gabbard Brought ‘Aloha’ to Both Sides of Congress With Macadamia Nut Toffee

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How to Ruin Your Camera While Going for the Epic Insty Shot

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Joel Tudor, Tosh Tudor, and Saxon Wilson Show Us Why Mid-Lengths in Hawaii Are a Blast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Best Wipeouts From Red Bull Cape Fear

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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