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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

A Surf Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico in 2 Minutes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Andy Irons, Bruce Irons, Bobby Martinez, and Conan Hayes Section In ‘Hit & Run’ Withstands the Test of Time

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Windsurfing Contest In Ireland Held in Massive Storm With Winds Over 70 MPH

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hurley Youth at the Waco Wave Pool Is a Glimpse Into (Part of) Surfing’s Future

The Inertia
Staff
Health

See the Leg Workout That Just About Killed Nathan ‘Thunder Thighs’ Florence

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny All But Says He’ll Make a Go at the CT on the Quik Pro Webcast

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch Zak Noyle’s Film About the Burgeoning Cuban Surf Scene Shot Entirely on an iPhone

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Oman and Mongolia Just Became the International Surfing Association’s Newest Members

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Bethany Hamilton’s Childhood Surf Coach Talks About Just How Amazing She Really Is

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Kai Lenny, Stoked Out of His Mind After Getting John John Florence’s Autograph

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Maud Le Car and Claire Gaya Played a Hilarious Game of KOOK

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabrielle Reece Makes Joe Rogan Absolutely Crack Up Explaining Laird’s Obsession With Surfing

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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