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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

Jack O’Neill’s Record Breaking Paddle Out May Not Get Into the Record Books

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

5 Reasons Surf Camps Are Your Best Bet for a Trip

Amy Waeschle
Community
Culture

Why Surfing Is Better than Sex: A Philosophical Examination

Aaron James
Community
News

The Philippines Have Their Own Brand New, 4-Stop Championship Tour

Mark Suarkeo
Community
Films

This Short Explores a Spearfisherman’s Love for the Ocean through Becoming Part of It

Wiley Watson
Community
Comedy

Here’s How To Actually Measure Wave Height in Hawaii

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Comedy

Donald Trump Addresses Laird Hamilton and Fake News

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Santa Cruz Big Wave Surfer Richard Schmidt Balances Son’s Pro Surfing Ambitions with Life

Lisa Okuhn
Community
Surf

Your Back Is the Cause of Those Post-Surf Noodle Arms, So Fix It

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

The History of Stand Up Paddling

Adam Eyal
Community
Surf

Kimi Werner Talks Spear Fishing, Swimming With Great Whites and Hunting Responsibly

Shelby Stanger
Community
Surf

Caltech Aeronautics Professor Says We’re Putting Boards on Our Cars All Wrong

Dylan Heyden
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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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