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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

John John Looking Limber During Recent Surf Ranch Knee Rehab

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The Nelscott Reef Pro Just Introduced Us to an Entirely New Type of Big Wave Contest

Max Beyer
Community
Surf

Tokyo 2020 Unveils Surfing’s First-Ever Olympic Pictogram and It’s an Air

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Italo Ferreira Is Putting Fear In the Hearts of Everyone He Surfs Against

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

I Tested Ben Gravy’s 5/4 Hooded VYRL Hyperflex Wetsuit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Arts

‘Dream Sesh’: A Poem About Everyday Moments Spent In the Ocean

Michael Schoaff
Community
Surf

Wienerschnitzel Has a Grom Super Team, and the Kids Rip

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Let Me Tell You Why Surfing Sucks

Raphael Konforti
Community
Surf

And For His Next Stunt, Jamie O’Brien Will Perform Surfboard Riding On an 8-Foot Ladder

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Quietly Dropped a Compilation Edit That You (Probably) Missed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Deconstructing a Near Disaster at Nazaré; Who Really Had the Right of Way?

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

Nazaré Was Absolutely Next-Level In November

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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