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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

Sage Erickson Deconstructs the First Ever ‘Trandom’ Wave at the Surf Ranch

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch Shark Researcher Get Fright of His Life as Giant Great White Goes After Him Like Bait

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why I’ve Poured Myself Into Documenting Life In My Hometown Surf Community

Nicole Nason
Community
News

Locals Kanoa Igarashi and Courtney Conlogue Take 2018 US Open Top Honors

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Rob Machado Shaped a Magic Surfboard, Then Gave It to a Ripping Grom

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning and Mason Ho Went to Australia and Got all Cosmic Together

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman’s All-Time Nias Trip Is What Dreams Are Made Of

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A History of the Bonzer, the Most Forward-Thinking Surfboard Design There Ever Was

Alexander Haro
Staff
Inspired

Watch Paralympic Gold Medalist Alana Nichols Absolutely Ripping at NLand

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Seth Moniz Just Blew Everyone’s Mind at the Vans US Open

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Man at an Indoor Surfing Competition Will Light Up Your Life

The Inertia
Staff
News

Cornish Surfer Arrested on Sailboat Loaded With 2 Tons of Cocaine

Alexander Haro
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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