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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

News

Keala Kennelly and Grant Baker are the Newest Big Wave World Champions

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Candide Thovex Launched Over a Snowcat Milliseconds Before It Demolished a Kicker

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Was Born to Surf Some of the Biggest Waves on Earth

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Quick-Thinking Surfers and Lifeguards Rescue Baby Great White Shark Stranded in the Rocks

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith’s Stoke Level Is Something We Can All Relate To

The Inertia
Staff
Money

I Spent a Total of $5,959 on Surfing in 2018

Jamie Tierney
Community
News

Brazilian Surf Champion Luzimara Souza Dies After Lightning Strike at Sea

The Inertia
Staff
News

Conner Coffin Dedicated Rincon Classic Win to Chris Brown, Donating Winnings to His Family

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tyler Wright Withdraws From First Half of 2019 Tour Season with Illness

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Charging Late Season Waimea With Koa Rothman and Company

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s an Unauthorized Dane Reynolds Edit to Feed the Clip-Starved Hordes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Sérgio Cosme Grew to Be Known As the ‘Guardian Angel’ of Nazaré

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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