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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

The Black Bear That Wandered Onto Rincon Point Was Euthanized

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Hurricane Gert Provided One Really Fun Day of Jersey Surf

Tim Torchia
Community
Comedy

How to Survive Conversations With Non-Surfers

Phil Manning
Community
Surf

Josh and Sierra Kerr Just Surfed the Weirdest Party Wave Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

There’s Still Nothing Better than Searching for an Untouched Wave

Dan Bielich
Community
Surf

Real Talk: Culling Sharks Won’t Protect Surfers

George Burgess
Community
Culture

Volkswagen Is Remaking the Classic VW Bus, and It’s Electric

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Breaks Down One of His Favorite Sleds

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Great White Shark Washes Up Dead in Santa Cruz

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Stanaland Believes He Can Fly at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
evolve

EVOLVE: Uniting the Brightest Minds in Surf and Outdoors Is Live Now!

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

This Pigeon’s Cheater Feather Hang Five Is Perfect

The Inertia
Staff
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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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