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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

Gear

This Totally Strapless Surf Rack System Makes So Much Sense

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Can Two Parents Outnumbered By Toddlers Pull Off a Surf Trip to Chile?

Mike Denning
Community
Surf

Caio Ibelli Is the Clear Standout in This Recent Bells Free Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Read Laurie Towner’s Scathing Instagram Post About the WSL Big Wave Awards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

NFL Running Back John Kelly Is a True Skate Rat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Bethany Hamilton Surfing With Her Adorable Shar-Pei

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laird Hamilton Has Been at the Forefront of Surfing’s Biggest Movements; Is e-Foiling the Next One?

The Inertia
Staff
News

San Diego Paddleboarder Charged With Assault With a Deadly Weapon In SUP Attack

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘The Backyard’ Is a 10-Minute Masterpiece Starring Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Luke Hynd Went on a Successful Irish Slab Hunt

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey’s Masterclass In the Art of Ripping on a Twin Fin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence’s Reaction to John John’s Mega-Rotation Is Pretty Much All of Us

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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