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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

News

$2 Million to Be Spent on Gold Coast Artificial Reef Renovation; Officials Expect Better Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Planning Not to Plan: Here’s Exactly How You Should Do Your Next Surf Trip

The Inertia
Staff
News

A Board Kelly Slater Signed Sold for $25,000 in Under an Hour

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Here’s What it Feels Like to Paddle 32 Miles from Catalina to Manhattan Beach in the Catalina Classic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Bethany Hamilton Slide Kelly’s Wave Pool in Utter Jubilation

The Inertia
Staff
News

This Video of Hurricane Irma Making Landfall in the Caribbean Is Terrifying

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Here’s Why Waxing the Tops of Your Feet Before You Surf Is Dumb

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Getting to Know Nikki van Dijk With a Little Quality Time in Sydney

Chris Wilson
Community
Health

It Took Years To Get Over My Belly and Start Surfing Comfortably in a Bikini

Hilary Achauer
Community
Surf

Tom Butler Shares the Ups and Downs of Returning from Heavy Wipeout Injuries

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

James Parry Just Hangin’ Heels Across the Pond

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Arts

Meet Phil Roberts: The Man Who’s Been Creating Iconic Surf Art Like This for 40 Years

Mikaela Duhs
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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