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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

China Just Entered the Wave Pool Game

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Weighs in on Olympic Surfing in the Ocean: ‘Not My First Choice’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch Kalani Robb Use a Very Curious Technique on This ‘Speed Run’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Lessons Learned the Hard Way By Shaping My Own Surfboard

Steve Mara
Community
Photos

Empty Jersey Waves Mixed With a Dose of Moody Lighting

Tim Lang
Community
Surf

Can Anything Look As Fun and Rippable As California This Winter?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Impressive Mostly Cold Water Highlight Reel Featuring Mikey February

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Doc Dives Into Joana Andrade’s Incredible Story of Preparing for Nazaré

Jeremy Johnson
Community
Surf

The Scarcity Mindset Is Ruining Your Surf Sessions

Will Taylor
Community
Surf

Conner Coffin and Firing Rincon Are a Match Made in Heaven

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: We Need to Rethink Our Infatuation With ‘Novelty’ Surf Crafts

Sunde White
Community
Surf

Yoni Klein May Be the Best Surfing Doctor (and Happiest Man) On the Planet

Shushu Aharoni
Community
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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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