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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

Noah Beschen CHARGES

The Inertia
Staff
News

This Is Austin Kalama and He Just Pulled a Chop Hop Alley-Oop on a Foil

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The Best Bodysurfers in the World Have Some Pretty Rad Lay Days

Tom Ekman
Community
News

The WSL Just Hired a UFC Executive as The Chief Strategy Officer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How the Ocean Broke My Heart Before Putting It Back Together

Beth Fehr
Community
Surf

Ramón Navarro and Friends Just Conquered the Chilean Maverick’s

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

With One Wave Every 11 Hours, Mounting an Alaskan Tidal Bore Is a Lot of Pressure

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

The Future (of Fins) Is Curved

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Culture

Ocean Athlete Anthony Vela Discusses the Black Surfing Experience

Joe Carberry
Staff
Good

How Misión México Is Changing and Even Saving Young Lives

Chris Hubbard
Community
Health

Addressing the Root of Your Knee Problems and DIY Tips to Alleviate Them

Michelle Drielsma
Community
Environment

5 Ways to Get to the Ocean Without Killing It

Kevin Whilden
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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