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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

News

Owners of Quiksilver Purchase Billabong

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Billabong’s Wetsuit Division Just Took Over Kelly’s Surf Ranch for a Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ultra Rare Slurpee Waves Smash East Coast; Brains Freeze Amid Blizzard

Jonathan Nimerfroh
Community
Photos

Nazaré Just Kicked Off 2018 With an XL Bang

Shannon Reporting
Staff
Surf

A Statistical Look at Which Nation Actually Dominates Professional Surfing

Shahar Solomianik
Community
Surf

15,000 Miles, 4 Coasts, and Just About Every Surfable Body of Water I Could Find In Between

Daniel Hamlin
Community
Comedy

Carlos Munoz Thinks Crocodiles Are Way Scarier than Sharks

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

‘Girl Surfs World,’ a Story of Finding Adventure and Facing Fear

Melissa Diamond
Community
Comedy

The World’s Best Surfers Agree: Dogs Are Better Than Cats

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Chris Christenson Has Shaped 26,000 Surfboards and His Prized Possession Is This Brick

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

This Short About Exploring B.C.’s Surf By Plane Was Shot Entirely on an iPhone

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keoni Lasa Is Spain’s 12-Year-Old Wonder Kid

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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