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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

Photos

The Opening Rounds of the 2018 Tahiti Pro in 36 Photos

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and His Girlfriend Re-Enact Titanic on an Electric Hydrofoil

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Kalani Robb, and Friends Wage War With a Ridiculous Backwash

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Conner Coffin and J-Bay Are a Match Made In Heaven

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Might Be the Best Wedge Video of the Summer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Poopies Start a Whole New (Painful) Sport

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: A High-Quality, Bare-Bones Wetsuit That You Can Actually Afford

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Taylor Donaldson Looks Like She Has As Much Fun As a Person Ever Could on a Surfboard

Cameron
Community
News

Josh Kerr Is Two for Two After Winning the Twinnie Division of Surfing’s Most Luxe Contest

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch: The Catch Surf Crew Charges Heavy Shorebreak and Escapes Enema-Free

The Inertia
Staff
News

Josh Kerr Wins the Single-Fin Division of the 2018 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Surfing Electrician Built Out the Raddest Van to Surf and Travel Across New Zealand

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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