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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

These Two Men Transplanted Halfway Around the Globe Just to Charge Ireland’s Best Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The WSL Hired the Oprah Winfrey Network President to Help Make Surfing the Next NFL

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch This Little Guy Take a Nap in the Lineup Then Catch a Wave With Mom

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What Couch Surfing Pipe Looks Like in a Very Literal Sense

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dylan Lightfoot’s 3 Weeks in the Mentawais Should Make You Really, Really Jealous

Balint Hambalko
Community
Surf

Mark Healey Has the Perfect Explanation for Why Hunting Is the Best Way to Get Your Meat

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Miguel Blanco’s ‘Here & Now’ Is a Love Letter to Indo Barrels but Nias Double-Ups Steal the Show

Pedro Miranda
Community
Photos

Yago Dora Wins Inaugural Red Bull Airborne France

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Fine Sunday In Waikiki

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

South African Big Wave Wipeout Rescue Captured on Insane POV GoPro Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

September 30 at Impossibles Is What You’ve Been Doodling All These Years

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This 2018 Highlight Reel Is Absolutely Mind-Blowing

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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