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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

Culture

Tom Carroll Protested Bigotry in 1985; I Welcome More Surfers to Do the Same Today

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Photos

5 Waves Whose Juice Was Worth the Squeeze

Austin Robertson
Community
News

Windansea Surf Club Hosts “Day At The Beach” for Area Homeless Kids

Ken Lewis
Community
Surf

How Surfing Helps Veterans Cope with PTSD

Nick Caddick
Community
Surf

This Short Film Represents Everything a Surf Trip Should Be

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

People Are Hydrofoiling Behind Boats Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Wins Billabong Tahiti Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You’ve Got to See Gabriel Medina’s Impossible 10 Point Ride at Teahupoo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Moroccan Sliding with Margaux Arramon-Tucoo

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

A Very Serious Step-by-Step Guide to Dressing Like a Surfer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rock Hopping and Crowd Dodging With Ford Archbold

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes Straight of Unbelievably Long Barrels at Skeleton Bay and Desert Point

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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