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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

British Surfer Oli Adams Scores Ice Cold Atlantic Perfection Just Beyond the Trees

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

8 Tropical Cyclones Happened at Once Over the Weekend

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Expression Session Was a Tube Pig’s Dream

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Finally, Surf Porn Worth Watching

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Massive 926-Pound Mako Caught Off New Jersey Coastline

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

4 of the Most Simple and Useful Ocean Safety Tips You’ll Ever Hear

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is the Most Beautiful Portrait of a Wave Photographer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Locals Enraged at California State Parks’ Malibu Lagoon Restoration Project

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Two Different Shark Attacks Took Place off Santa Barbara on Thursday

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Business & Media

This Surfing Brewer from Bend Owns a Custom Board from Gerry Lopez and Now Calls San Diego Home

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

This WSL Video Was Viewed More Times Than the Lady Gaga Super Bowl Halftime Show

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Health

Understanding the Severity of Kelly’s Broken Foot (and How Surfers Recover From This)

Shane Carpenter
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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