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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

Comedy

The WSL’s Joe Turpel Explains How to Call a Heat with Your Friends

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Has the Shaka Become an Embarrassment?

J P Currie
Community
Surf

The Art of Traveling With Your Kids and Staying Stoked

Amy Waeschle
Community
Surf

Practice This Drill to Start Linking More Turns Together

Gershon Borlai
Community
Business & Media

Depressing Calculator Shows Kim Kardashian Makes John John’s Salary Every 42 Days

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

Remember That One Time Funny or Die Trolled Kelly Slater?

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Every Detail, Moment, and Emotion from the Best Wave of My Life

David Flores
Community
Surf

When You Claim a Barrel and Mother Nature Delivers a Healthy Dose of Instant Karma

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Damien Hobgood Implores You to Vote for His Friend (and Competitor) for Nelscott Reef Contest

Aika Lau
Community
Culture

5 Lineup Scowls Everyone Should Have in Their Quiver

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Diving Into the Mind of a Lifelong Globetrotting Photographer

Beka Shane Denter
Community
Surf

Who Knew New York Could Get THIS Perfect?

Etan Blatt
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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