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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

Malibu Lagoon Project Manager Responds to Allegations That Lagoon Restoration Is Ruining Surfrider Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

15-Year-Old Surfer Girl Fends off Kidnapper in Encinitas; Suspect Detained

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Pedro’s Bay Is 22 Minutes of Surf Film that Will Blow You Away

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

5 of My Favorite Lineups From Around the World

Aaron Chang
Community
News

Kelly Slater Just Had Successful Surgery On His Broken Foot

The Inertia
Staff
News

San O Shark Attack Survivor Recalls ‘Digging at Shark’s Eye’ to Escape

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Waikiki Is Producing the Next Generation of Longboarding Groms

The Inertia
Staff
News

BREAKING: Puerto Escondido Challenge Called ON for Sunday/Monday

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Booking Site Just Ranked the Most (and Least) Expensive Places in the World to Learn to Surf

Nicky Kelly
Community
Surf

Deus’ 9ft and Single Fest Is Nothing Short of Next Level Longboarding

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Scientists Discover Another Plastic Garbage Patch in the Pacific the Size of Mexico

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

8 Random Surf Hacks You Can Learn In Less Than 25 Seconds

Juan Hernandez
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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