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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

Mason Ho Packs Pipe and Backdoor Bombs on a 5’2″ Fish

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What Road Trips in Chile Are Like; Where There’s Not a Right In Sight

Ruby
Community
Surf

Taylor Steele Just Launched a YouTube Repository That’s a Trove of Classic Surf Clips

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Kai Lenny Prepares for Menacing Surf

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Pat Gudauskas’ Board-Assisted Body Surf to Top Turn Is a Thing of Beauty

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Kite Foiler Slammed Into a Shark at High Speed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Pushes a 5’3″ Cymatic to Its Outermost Limits at Haleiwa

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Jersey Took the Cake for Best Start to 2019

Brian Shannon
Community
Surf

The Basque Coast Is Europe’s Surf Mecca

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Experimental Short Beautifully Captures the Soundscape of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Wicked Visions of West Oz by Scott Bauer

Scott Bauer
Community
Surf

Koa Rothman Nearly Got ‘Slammed by Khal Drogo’ at the Honolulu ‘Aquaman’ Premier

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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