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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

Joel Parkinson Talks Teahupoʻo and ‘That Final’ With Mick Fanning

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Garrett McNamara on Why Pre-Surf Rituals Are Key to Avoiding Horrific Wipeouts Like This

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tank Surfing and Flame Throwers: Jamie O’Brien Goes Full-On Mad Max at 18,000-Acre Texas Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch: Hilo Surfer Makes the Most of Hurricane Lane by Surfing Drainage Canal

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nate Behl Just Went Absolutely Out of His Mind at Kandui

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost and Ellis Ericson and a South of the Border Aventura

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Gunter Has Spent This Summer Getting Way More Barreled Than You

Hunter Martinez
Community
Surf

A History of the Fish for Anyone Who Loves Surfboard Design

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

These Longboarders Surf Kelly’s Wave Like It’s Malibu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

My First Solo Surf Session, a Chance Encounter With a Shark, and Learning There’s No Such Thing As a Coincidence

Elizabeth McKibben
Community
Surf

Actor Dominic Purcell on Surfing, Parenting, and His Serendipitous, But Not Always Glorious, Path to Hollywood

Craig Butler
Community
Surf

Perfect Mainland Mexico With Mauro Dias Is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

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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