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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

Koa Rothman’s Trip to Maverick’s Displays the Plight of a Big Wave Surf Life

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

9 Unridden Gems that Came to Jersey for Christmas

Tim Lang
Community
Surf

Here’s Young Sam Piter Reminding Us Senegal Is a Land of Endless Potential for Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You’re Going to Have an Entirely New Appreciation for Nazaré After Watching This

Gustavo Lermen
Community
Headspace

Stephanie Gilmore Opens Up About Love, Motherhood, and Her Monumental 7th World Title

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch This Rap Video Ode to Jamie O’Brien from Buell Wetsuits

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Harry Bryant Surfs a 5’5 Bright Pink Foamie at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How Brazil Welcomed Gabriel Medina Home After Winning His Second World Title

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Lee Wilson, Smooth as Crushed Velvet in Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Goes Absolutely Next-Level In This 5 Minute Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Look How Good Black’s Beach Was Last Week

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Daniel ‘Tomo’ Thomson Shredding Los Angeles on His Magic Hydronaut

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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