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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

This Rad Brother Duo Is Leading the Way for Modern Longboard Style and Art

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Mountain

This Japanese Athlete Has a Profound Perspective on the Pressure Systems that Bring Snow to Japan and Waves to California

Max Houtzager
Community
Inspired

12-Year-Old Schoolboy Recovering From Near-Fatal Brain Tumor Goes Surfing

J P Currie
Community
Comedy

Bodysurfers Are Tackling “Bush Drag” With This Hilarious Movember Manscaping Campaign

Michelle Michalak
Community
Mountain

…Lost’s Matt Biolos Talks Snowboard Design and His Collaboration With Lib Tech

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Surf Ranch Contest Will Be Open for Public to Attend

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Joana Schenker, Women’s Bodyboarding World Champion

Seamus Mc Goldrick
Community
Environment

How a Shipwreck Created This New Wave in Waikiki

Luke Horner
Community
Surf

Watch This Muslim Woman Shredding Flooded Saudi Arabia Streets Behind a Truck

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Watch This Jet Skier Nearly Decapitate Himself Trying to Race Up This Creek

The Inertia
Staff
Headspace

Nathan Florence’s Happy Place Is Downright Terrifying

Alexander Haro
Staff
Culture

The Bomb Scare That Almost Ruined The Endless Summer


Keith Plocek
Community
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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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