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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: ‘If Hawaii Had a Wedge Like Newport, This Would Be It’

The Inertia
Staff
Features

I Visited Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Japan to See If It Will Be Ready for the 2020 Olympics

Jamie Tierney
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien’s Step-By-Step Guide to Executing Board Transfers at Solid Backdoor

The Inertia
Staff
Partner Feature

Going to Pipe Masters for Free Is Very Fun!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Will Smith Challenged Liza Koshy to a Hydrofoil Surfing Contest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Edit from France Is Everything That You Love About Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Joys and Miseries of Living In a Van For the Sake of a Few Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo and Friends Give The Cove’s New Slab Wave a Whirl

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An Enviable Autumn Day at La Gravière

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gaping Cylindrical Dreams at the Desert Point Tube Factory with Jonathan Gubbins

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How an Off-Season Surf Trip to Panama Sparked an Entirely New Passion

Morgan Bernard
Community
News

These Are the World Title Scenarios for Medina, Toledo, and Wilson Heading Into Portugal

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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