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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

Kelly Slater and Joe Rogan Discuss Saltwater Crocs, Broken Feet, Ping Pong…and Literally Everything

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Guess Which Super Stylish Six-Time World Champ Just Got Made Into a Cartoon

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Chris Hemsworth Picks Up American Hitchhiker in Brisbane, Turns into Heli Ride to Byron Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Go Behind the Scenes With a Surf Cinematographer in the Mentawais

Balint Hambalko
Community
Health

Can Keeping a Journal Improve Surfing and Competition Performance?

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

An Intimate Portrait of Gabriel Medina’s Rise to CT Preeminence

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Citroen’s New Car Advertisement Absolutely Nails What Hoverboarding Would Be Like

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bodyboarding Legend Mike Stewart Scores Giant Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Gabriel Medina Needs to Win a World Title at Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Wins In Portugal; World Title to Be Decided at Pipe

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Very Serious Guide to Turning Your Child Into a Professional Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Lost to Italo Ferreira, and Now the World Title Will Be Decided at Pipeline

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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