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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

This Is the Story of One of the Worst Wipeouts You’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Shark Attack Closes Beaches in Byron Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watching Grant Noble Surf Is Like Going to an Art Show

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bianca Valenti’s Unforgettable Puerto Bomb

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Basque Wave Rarely Breaks, Which Is Why Locals Just Lit It Up (Literally)

Xue Gil Guidonet
Community
Surf

4 Minutes of Wade Goodall and Alex Gray Displaying Some Very Solid Tuberiding Prowess

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

World Champion Longboarder Colin McPhillips Is Never Going to be a Typical ‘Surf Parent’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A ‘Visual Odyssey’ Through the In-Between With Morgan Maassen

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

This Is What Happens When Norway’s Black Metal Music Scene Meets Its Surf Scene

Henrik Bydal
Community
Surf

13 Juicy Valentine’s Day Haikus for Badass Outdoor Athletes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Let’s Flash Back to Pat O’Connell In His Surfing Prime

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Conner and Parker Coffin Picking Some Late-Season Meat off the Bones in Hawaii

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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