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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

Kai Lenny Teams up with Dusty Payne in Punchy Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Supertubos Free Surfs with the Whole CT in Town Have Been All-Time

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Is Definitely Not a ‘Safety First’ Kind of Surfer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

What Would We Do Without Surf Forecasting?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

João Chianca, Samuel Pupo Score Firing Supertubos Ahead WSL’s Portugal Event

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Releases Edit of ‘The Moment’ His Camera Was Destroyed by Massive Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, Bombing Waimea, and Canoe Crash For the Ages

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Jack Robinson Making Un-Makeable Cyclone Alfred Kirra Barrels

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Trump’s Trade War Is Already Impacting the Surf Industry

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Surfs a Backdoor Triple (?) Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ridge Lenny Provides Raw POV Footage of Jaws

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

10 Photos of Laurie Towner and Bryce Young Scoring the Cyclone Alfred Swell

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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