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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

Here’s a 4-Minute Brutal Wipeout Compilation from the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Historical Footage Proves Tom and Jerry Were Ripping Surfers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shane and Jackson Dorian’s Tour of the North Shore Billabong House

The Inertia
Staff
News

After Woolsey Fire, Mudslides Could Bring More Devastation to Malibu

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker Wins Nazaré Challenge; Here are 26 Images That Show Just How Crazy It Was

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Heavy Water,’ Nathan Fletcher’s New Film, Looks Unreal

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Natxo Gonzalez Scored the First-Ever Perfect 10 at Giant Nazaré

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

25 Images to Feed Your Insatiable Surf Addiction Today

Rodrigo Gomez
Community
Surf

Giant Great White Shark Scares Kayak Fisherman Senseless With a Friendly Fly-By

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Strider Wasilewski’s Terrifying Account of His Family’s Narrow Escape from Malibu’s Woolsey Fire

Strider Wasilewski
Community
News

John John Florence Is Suing Monster Energy Over $650,000/Year Contract Dispute

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How Billy Kemper Used Crushing Loss and Hardship as Motivation to Achieve His Dreams

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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