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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

Health

Laird Hamilton Wants to Watch You Sleep

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence’s Upbringing Explains a Lot

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shipstern Bluff Handed This Guy on a Traditional Paddleboard the Beating of His Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Honestly, My Life on the QS Is Pretty Amazing

Freya Prumm
Community
Surf

This Documentary Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Africa’s Diverse Surf Culture

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

California Wildfires Are Impacting the Ocean and a Team of Researchers Want to Study It

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Rare Sights: Here’s Joel Parkinson on a Skimboard at Kelly’s Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Craig Anderson Admits Paddle Out Defeat During Epic Chile Trip with Rob Machado

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Like Water: Why Lifeguards in Hawaii Shouldn’t Be Sued for Saving Your Life

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Dear WSL, Here Are 5 Things You Need to Change Before the 2018 Tour

Moshe Karabelnik
Community
Surf

Travis Rice and Ian Walsh Sailed 2,500 Nautical Miles in Search of Untapped Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Confirms 18 of 40 Olympic Surfers in 2020 Will Be CT Competitors

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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