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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

Tidal Bore Surfing Is One of the Craziest Missions In All of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Finds Some Pumping Surf at Home In Jersey

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Finds Some Pretty Ridiculous Stuff Buried Beneath the Surface of Pipe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

My Wife and I Are Now Outnumbered By Our Kids; Here’s How We Still Manage Surf Trips

Mike Denning
Community
Surf

Jacob Hardy’s Cosmic Jaunt Through Hawaii Is Pleasurable Viewing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Happy Days in Costa Rica

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is a Shark Bite-Proof Wetsuit the Next Big Innovation to Hit the Surf Industry?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Sumo Suit Surfing at Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Professional Kite Surfer Fly 600 Feet Over a Sandspit in the UK

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

GoPro Scoops Up Nathan Florence; Drops Stoke-Filled Welcome Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How the Pipe Specialists Surf Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Rob Machado Looks Like When He’s Not a Goofy Footer

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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