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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

Allow Koa Rothman to Sell You on the Merits of His 6’6″ Pyzel Dream Sleds

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Ocean Warrior Course Is One Way Shane Dorian Prepares for the Absolute Worst Case Scenario

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi and Pedro Coelho Navigating a Gaggle of Supertubos Barrels

Steve Cummings
Community
Photos

How This Seemingly Simple Creative Risk Changed My Photography

Luiz Blanco
Community
Inspired

Arran Strong Hasn’t Let His Battle With Respiratory Disease Slow His Surfing Career

Emilie Uttrup
Community
Surf

The Latest in Kelly Slater Wizardry: Switch Tube at the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Pe’ahi Just Gave Us a Different Kind of Aerial Show on Sunday

Aaron Lynton
Community
Gear

10 Best (Totally Unnecessary) Surf Accessories Guaranteed to Improve Your Surf Life

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

USA Surfing Banks on Coaching Change to Ignite Gold Medal Prospects

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Chasing Barrels In Los Angeles Isn’t Exactly for the Faint of Heart Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keito Matsuoka’s Perfect 12 at the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Is Absolutely Unbelievable

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

New Study Finds Warming Seas Are Creating Much More Powerful Waves

Alexander Haro
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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