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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

Laird Hamilton Paddling a Foilboard at Chicama in VR Is the Most Laird Thing Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

Mind Surf These Beautifully Surreal Surfscapes That Are Literally out of a Dream

Blaze Syka
Community
Mountain

Destination Ditch: A Road Trip to Skate Abandoned Canals

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Peniche, Portugal Is the World’s First Sustainable Surf Destination

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Guy Went Surfing Behind a 1951 Grumman Albatross Flying Boat

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

I Tested This Inflatable Surfboard, and It Was Really Fun

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Is Alex Gray the Most-Tubed Man on Earth?

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

‘Rockaway Sucks’

Ben Wiener
Community
Surf

In Response to What Bugs You About Being a Female Surfer, Here’s Why I Love it

Kristen Kelly
Community
Surf

Here’s Your Chance to SUP Foil the Longest Wave in the World with Laird in VR

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

If Only Someone Loved Me the Way Kelly Slater Loves His Storage Unit

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Simplest Trick to Making More Powerful Turns

Gershon Borlai
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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