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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

Here’s a Modular Skate Bank That Might Just Improve Your Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ever Wonder Why Filipe Toledo Is Such a Fantastic Competitor? The WSL Examines

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Guy Ditched His Board Right Into John John’s Landing Zone

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

When Music Inspires Our Surfing and Surfing Inspires Our Music

Alan Stokes
Community
Surf

Should the WSL Bring the Tour Back to NYC?

Phil Manning
Community
Environment

Martins Beach Is Finally (Sort of) Open; This Is Surfrider’s Reaction

Jennifer Savage
Community
Surf

A Nod to the New England Surfers Whose Froth Is Neverending

Joe Radano
Community
Mountain

North America’s First River Surfing Summit Is in Bend, Oregon This Weekend

Joe Carberry
Staff
Comedy

Sick Graphs #5: How Many People Listen to Turtle?

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Comedy

Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece Showed Us How to Throw the Perfect Shaka at the Take Every Wave Premiere

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Health

San Clemente Pro Surfer Malia Ward Is Bringing Rollerblading Back!

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Health

JP Sears Talks to Me About Living an Ultra-Spiritual Life and Having a Sense of Humor

Shelby Stanger
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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