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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

Natxo Gonzalez Just Earned Himself a Spot on the Big Wave Tour

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Byron Bay Local Has Surfed Every Day Since 1964 and Has Life Just About Figured Out

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ocean Beach Pier Surf Classic: A Surf Event for the Community, by the Community

Kevin Zinger
Community
Surf

One Session at Waikiki on a 9’8 Donald Takayama

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Just Say Yes to Weird Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Somewhere in the Netherlands Waves Wrap in a Semicircle Once Every 10 Years

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

What My First Real Wipeout Taught Me About Fear

Simon Short
Community
Surf

Mick Fanning Wants to Take You to Australia for $10!

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

March Came In Like a Lion with Winter Storm Riley

Tim Torchia
Community
Surf

Kai Sallas and Three Minutes of Serious Hawaiian Tip Time

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Andrew Cotton’s Double-Bounce at Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Jetboard Goes 30 Miles an Hour

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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