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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

Money

Is Gabriel Medina Really Raking in $25K For a Single Instagram Post?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

A New Hampshire Man Made a Surfboard Out of Over 700 Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Cups

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tony Hawk Drives Around North San Diego County Yelling at Skaters to ‘Do a Kickflip’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jet Ski Driver Pulls 9 Surfers to Safety After Large Great White Patrols Maverick’s

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Hollow Empties That’ll Make East Coasters Welcome Spring With Open Arms

Clark Leonard
Community
Surf

After This Army Vet Lost His Leg in Afghanistan, Surfing Brought Him Back to Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Pull Two Backflips on a Single Wave at Rincon

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Poopies Reunited: Surfing’s Favorite Couple Is Back Together

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dan Bilzerian’s Perfect Poop Stance at the Surf Ranch Is AMAZING

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Stanaland Ripping at Cloudbreak on a Hot Pink Foamie

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Taylor Steele’s FOCUS In Its Entirety, Because It Is ’90s Surfing at Its Finest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and a Waimea Bay Session for the Ages

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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