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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

This 20-Minute Film Is Everything a Surf Trip to Mexico Should Be

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

A 6 Step Pre-Surf Routine That Guarantees a Great Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bodyboarders Take Advantage as Hurricane Lane Lights Up Maui Secret Spot

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Finally, a Legit Body Surfing Edit From the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Coleman’s ‘Down at the Bu’ Is 4 Minutes of Fantastic Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Basic Tips that Will Make You a Faster Surfer

Elise Carver
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Foamie Versus The Wedge!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Poopies Went Lava Dune Kayaking and It Could Have Gone So Badly

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Drone Footage of Nias From Above Might Be the Super-Session’s Best Yet

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Can Surfing Make People Better Versions of Themselves? Early Research Suggests So

Sam Hayworth
Community
Surf

Joe Rickabaugh, Who Rose to Viral Fame for the ‘Kid Chuck,’ Is Stoke Personified

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Check Out This Beautiful Rainbow Barrel Captured Via Drone

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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