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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

Using Biomechanics and Physics to Analyze Exactly How Far Filipe Toledo Traveled During His Monstrous Rio Air

Michael Sinnott
Community
Inspired

How an Israeli Made It His Life’s Mission to Support Fellow Surfers in Gaza

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

In This 3-Minute Edit, You Can Watch the Ocean Hand Out Life-Altering Beat Downs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Where Did Current World No. 1 Italo Ferreira Get So Spry? Answer: Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: RinseKit’s Hot Rod Water Heater

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Gabriel Medina Buckles His Leg Grotesquely in Bali Freesurf Session

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Understand Surfing’s Code of Silence on Andy Irons Through My Father’s Death

Crissy Van Meter
Featured
Health

How to Use Visualization To Improve Your Surfing

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Patagonia Is Now Offering to Repair Competitors’ Wetsuits

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Ben Gravy Calls This Wave ‘The Wedge of the East Coast’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Guy Who Wake Surfs on a Beer Pong Table

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The ‘Paradise Projects’ Includes All the Best Vibes

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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