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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

Mason Ho Is Excited for Mick Fanning’s Retirement

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

This Guy Breaks Down Everything You Want to Know About Slater Designs’ New Cymatic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Skating Is So Freaking Good For Your Surfing

Lauren Ringer
Community
News

A Shark Knocked a Man off His Paddleboard In Hawaii, then Attacked Him

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Won the Twinnie Specialty Event at Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Minute with Rob Machado and His Moonbeam

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

BREAKING: Kim Jong Un Partners with Kelly Slater Wave Co. to Create Nuclear-Powered Olympic Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Josh Mulcoy Just Totally Upped the Selfie Game

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

23 Images From the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

Vissla Just Released a Thomas Campbell Collection

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Journalist’s Son Hits Reef During Surf Lesson; Government Shamed Into Changing Things

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Drone Angle of Sebastian Steudtner on This Bomb Should Give You Some Perspective on How Psycho Nazaré Is

Pedro Miranda
Community
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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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