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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

Proof That Small Waves Don’t Have to Mean Less Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Joel Parkinson’s Last Lap: Andy Irons, Power Surfing, and One Last Chair Up the Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sebastian Soto and The Distillers Pair Like Fine Wine and Gasoline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Allow Rob Machado to Walk You Through His New Shape ‘The Seaside’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Opening Ceremonies Kick Off the 2018 Eddie Aikau Invitational Waiting Period

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

14-Year-Old Ty Simpson-Kane Rode the Wave of His Life During Last Jaws Swell

The Inertia
Staff
News

Bruce Irons Arrested for DUI in Newport Beach, California

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Koa Rothman Documented His Day As a Wildcard at the Jaws Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Read Layne Beachley’s Touching Tribute to Stephanie Gilmore

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

We Got a New Haircut!

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Films

Bobo Gallagher Could Become Hawaii’s Next Great Waterman

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Opinion

Should Tow-Surfing Be Included on the Big Wave World Tour After Jaws Maxed Out?

Juan Hernandez
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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