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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

The Latest Chapter in Kelly Slater’s Web Series Examines His Debilitating Foot Injury

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Woman Loses GoPro During Surf Session, Reddit Sleuths Help Her Get It Back

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Business & Media

Opinion: Well Done, Billabong. Seriously, Well Done.

J P Currie
Community
Surf

Perfect Pits in Southwest France

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The Mexican Coastline Is Definitely Still Pumping

Daniela Caram
Community
News

Samoa Surfriders Become the 103rd Member of the International Surfing Association

Mikaela Duhs
Community
Business & Media

Keala Kennelly’s Thank You Letter for the ‘F*ck You Billabong…’ Hysteria

Keala Kennelly
Community
Surf

This Is a Stunning Portrait of Logging in the Netherlands

Jasper de Kloet
Community
Mountain

Interpol Has Issued an Alert for the Arrest of Red Bull Heir Who’s Been On the Run for 5 Years

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

This Is Skater Leo Romero and He Just Laid Down a Mean Street Part

The Inertia
Staff
News

Dean Mercer, One of Australia’s Leading Surf Lifesavers, Dies After Car Accident

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dean Vandewalle Is Proof that Kids These Days Really Are Crazy

Justis St John
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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