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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 Is Ross Clark-Jones’ First Session Ever at The Right

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

FIDLAR’s Reboot of Mason Ho’s Dream Wave Interview Brings His Fantasy to Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Marcelo Luna’s Nazaré Wipeout: ‘This Was Like Being Eaten Alive By a Monster’

Pedro Miranda
Community
Health

This 15-Year-Old Australian Is Trying to Eliminate the Worst Part of Sunscreen

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Zoe Steyn Turned Down the Equal Pay Prize Money Raised on Her Behalf

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch Kyuss King’s First-Ever Session at Waimea

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This New Mobile Surf Motel Allows You to Wake Up at the Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Rumor: John John Florence to Conduct Knee Rehab at Giant Cloudbreak

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Hurricane Fabio Hits the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Pioneer Ric Friar Has One of the Craziest Life Stories You’ve Ever Heard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

One Very Spectacular Week With Charly Quivront

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Award-Winning Short Film Is a Perfect Example of What Makes a Surf Trip So Great

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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