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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

New Study Reveals Important Findings on the SoCal Beanie-with-Tanktop Phenomenon

Johnny Utah
Community
Headspace

Kolohe Andino Discusses First Pitches, Surf Parents, and Missing College

Joe Carberry
Staff
Gear

RADGEAR: Get Rid of Your Towel Already; It Smells

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Year’s Silver Dragon Tidal Bore Was Incredible

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

When Does “Sharing a Wave” Become “Burning the Sh*t Out of Someone”?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Dear Maverick’s, Go Flat This Winter for Your Own Sake

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Laird Biopic Director Opens up about Her New Film and Examining the Life of a Legend

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Red Bull Just Committed to Sponsoring the First Ever Women’s Waimea Bay Championship

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Five Week-Long Surf Trips for Under $1,000

Jared Veltsos
Community
News

The Eddie’s Future is Uncertain After Talks with Quik Deteriorate — Again

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Watching Chris Burkard Stoked to Score Somewhere in India Is Contagious

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

I’m Learning to Be a Water Photographer, Shooting the World’s Gnarliest Waves, and It’s Kicking My Ass

Jinna Yang
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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