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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

Jamie O’Brien Gives a Tutorial on the Mechanics of Getting Barreled on Your Backside

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Freestone, Seth Moniz, Ryan Callinan, and Ethan Ewing Prove Why Wave Pools Will Never Rule the World

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Matt Becker, Commercial Fisherman and Big Wave Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
News

Mick Fanning Re-Ups Rip Curl Contract for Another Decade

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

World’s Largest Surf Park Coming to South Korea

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Grant Noble, Alex Knost, and Nathan Strom Remind Us Why Costa Rica Will Never Go Out of Style

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jake Kelley Is One Under-the-Radar Talent We Can’t Get Enough Of

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Makes the Latest WSL Fashion Statement, Surfs Volcom Pipe Pro in a Speedo

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Shark Attack Closes Hanalei Bay After Teens Rescue Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rincon Is the Perfect Place For Research and Development Sessions

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey Demonstrates How to Get Tubed on a Twin Fin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Wilem Banks and One Wild Wipeout at Maverick’s

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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