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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

Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson’s Kirra Party Wave Is What Friendship Looks Like

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Remembering When Taj Burrow Turned Down the Opportunity to Compete on the CT

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shane Borland’s All Grown Up Now and His Skate-Influenced Style Still Runs Deep

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Conner and Parker Coffin on the Merits of a Morning Coffee Ritual

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Making Jaws Look Like Nothing More Than a Playground

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pete Devries Is the King in the North!

The Inertia
Staff
News

Wavegarden Just Inked a Deal With a Giant Construction Company That Will Put Wave Pools All Over the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira’s Pre-Season Search for Waves In Cape Verde

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

J.O.B. Goes Back to the ’80s Plus ‘THE BIGGEST STORM IN 50 YEARS’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Is the Fastest Man on a Foamie

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Question: Is a Sandspit Tube Worth the Risk of Hepatitis?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Played Camera Roll Roulette, and He’s Got Some Weird Stories to Tell

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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