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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

News

$17 Million Artificial Reef Proposed for Perth Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Hurricane Ophelia Was the Real Deal: Watch This Wave Drag a Car and Send People Scrambling

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Brent Dorington Making Magic in the Ments

Tai Jennison
Community
Surf

A Puerto Rican Powerhouse In Indonesia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Jack Freestone Pull Off a Miracle Tube

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mega-Thumpings and More From Portugal

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The World’s Toughest SUP Event Was Insane This Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How John John Florence Could Win the World Title in Portugal

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

This Is Exactly Why Fall in California Is What Dreams Are Made of

Cory Delanzo
Community
News

Female Paddlers Launch Protest After Not Receiving Invite to Red Bull Heavy Water Event

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Foster Huntington’s New Book Is a Collection of Van Lifers’ Stories that Continue to Inspire Him

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Will Make You Want to Go to France RIGHT NOW

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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