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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

These Are the People and Faces of Lombok’s Lineups

Kalle Lundholm
Community
Surf

Kevin Schultz and a Layback Turn That’ll Break Your Brain

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho’s POV Footage Is Going to Make You Sh*t Yourself

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Want to Surf Kelly’s Wave All You Want? The Surf Ranch Is Looking For a General Manager

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

CEO of Quiksilver Missing After Empty Boat Washes Up In France

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

The Fight for Public Access to Martins Beach Rages On

Jennifer Savage
Community
Environment

Climate Scientists Are Exploring a Hidden Ocean Beneath Antarctica’s Largest Ice Shelf

Christina Hulbe
Community
Surf

An Oral History of Trestles

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

This Is Wispy’s (Almost) 2-Minute Leg Burner

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Drone Angle of an Absolute Bomb at Nazaré Will Put Things in Perspective

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Here’s How Kai Lenny Prepares For a Giant Jaws Session

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Jaws POV That’ll Make You Feel Like You Could Surf Jaws

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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