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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

7 Ways to Take a Baby on a Baja Strike Mission

Audrey Hills
Community
Mountain

Travis Rice Surfed Kelly Slater’s Wave!

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian Surfed Kelly’s Wave and Now He’s Your Favorite Kid Ever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado and Filipe Toledo Bask in Maldives Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Trump Administration Releases ‘Dire’ Scientific Study on Climate Change

Joe Carberry
Staff
Photos

These Are the Women of the First Ever Waimea Bay Championship

Jianca Lazarus
Community
Surf

Keith Malloy Hopes His Latest Film ‘Fishpeople’ Will Get People into the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Radio Controlled Bodyboarder That Looks a Little Too Much Like Kelly Slater

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Yup, There’s a Hydrofoil Bike Now

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

#RADGEAR: The Perfect Layer for Fall Dawn Patrol in SoCal Is Now Free Trade

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Breaking the Monotony of Your Surfing and the Monotony of Everyday Life

Kim Feldmann
Community
Surf

Mason Ho Dishes on Chocolate Haupia Pies, Super Powers, and Who He’d Like to Date

Nathan Rivalland
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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