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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

What If I’ve Already Caught the Best Wave of My Life?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Rules of When, Where, and How to Surf Leashless

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Culture

This Big Wave Bodysurfer Just Fulfilled His Dream of Conquering Massive Waves in Nazaré

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

While All Eyes Were on Hawaii, Greg Long and Crew Scored Macking Cortes Bank

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Researcher Says SoCal Sharknado Will Probably Chill Out, Thanks to Cooler Water Temps

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Culture

A Brief Surfing History Lesson and How It Was Almost Destroyed by Colonialism

Morgan Bernard
Featured
Surf

How This Former Vanlifer Is Now Part of Shaping This Mexican Town’s Surf Village Future

Amy Waeschle
Community
Mountain

Trump Announces Massive Downsizing of Utah Monuments as Native American Tribes File Suit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost Just Dropped the Most Stylish Edit We’ve Seen from Kelly’s Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dylan Hronec Is the Surfing Samurai

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

5 Minutes of Colin Moran You Don’t Want to Miss

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What Happens When Things Go Very Wrong During a Rescue at Nazaré

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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