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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

JOB’s 5 Days of Pumping Surf in Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Scosche’s boomBottle H20 Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers Are Just the Thing for a Surf Trip

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Oh Honolua, How We Adore Thee

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

This Is the Warmest Change Robe We’ve Seen

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfers Just Saved Their History! An Ode To Matt Warshaw

J P Currie
Community
Surf

How Freakin’ Cute Is this Little Guy Riding Waves With His Mom?

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Why Surf Photog Russell Ord Risks Life and Limb for That Career-Defining Shot

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

The Swedish Coast Guard Had an All-Time Boat Chase Going After This Maniac

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer Played Rick Kane Junior in Surfer’s Most Hilarious Skit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This New Shark Deterrent Is So Simple It Just Might Work

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

SF Surfer Captures Terrifying Moment a Fin Popped Up Right Next to Him

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

WSL Gets CA Coastal Commission Approval to Run Maverick’s Challenge, Including 6-Person Women’s Contest

Juan Hernandez
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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