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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

This Simple Drill Is Going to Increase Your Paddle Power and Endurance

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

Watch One Perfect Session at Supertubos with an All-Star Lineup

Pedro Miranda
Community
Comedy

Opinion: Surfing Badly Needs More Grabbing!

J P Currie
Community
News

Post-NYC Attack, Kelly Slater Wades into Death Penalty Debate on Instagram

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How Pedro Pisco Helped Put Nazaré on the Map

Steve Cummings
Community
Culture

When to Throw on Your Wetsuit So You Don’t Look Like a Kook, a Quick Guide

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Anthony Kiedis and Edward Norton Among those Behind Biopic on Surfing’s Bonafide Rockstar

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Is Salsa Brava, Costa Rica’s Caribbean Gem

Joel Sharpe
Community
Opinion

Opinion (Reprise): To Make Big Wave Surfing More Watchable, Tell Great Stories

J P Currie
Community
Surf

Hyperflex Challenged East Coast Surfers to Test Their Unmarked Wetsuits; Here’s What Happened

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is the WSL’s Official Safety Vest Designed to Save Lives at Jaws

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

Noa Mizuno Surfs Like Every Wave Is His Last

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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