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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

15-Year-Old ‘Johnny the Ripper’ Styling So Hard at Queen’s

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Massive Surf at Nazaré Flips Jet Ski Rescue Team

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Have to See Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca Fearlessly Charging the Left at Maverick’s

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfer Found Dead While Night Surfing With Brother in Malibu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

JOB and Crew Illustrate How a Winch Can Reignite the Doldrums of a Slow Surf Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Chippa Wilson May Be the Most Talented Man in the World on a Foamie

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Was the Complete Madness at Maverick’s, With Or Without a Contest

Tony Morin
Community
Surf

Four Minutes of Mundaka Looking So Pretty It Hurts

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

No Matter How You Slice It the Hendrickson/Rodrigues Fight Exposed Surfing’s Prejudice Issue

Laurence Cote
Community
Surf

Watch Russian Surfer Andrey Karr Tame This Absolute Monster at Nazaré

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Ever Wondered What It’s Like to Get THIS Deep in a Teahupo’o Barrel?

Driftwood
Community
Surf

This Ocean Safety Course Made a Huge Impact on My Preparedness for Serious Surf

Zach Weisberg
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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