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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

Patagonia Just Donated $150,000 to the Fundación Punta De Lobos to Help Protect the Iconic Break

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kids These Days: 16-Year-Old Is Scoring Perfect Waves and Practically Empty Lineups

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Here Are Some Perfect Surf-Specific Stretches to Keep Those Glutes Fresh

The Inertia Health
Staff
Surf

Rhode Island Surfers Love Them Some Stylish Logging

TJ Thran
Community
Surf

This Is a Perfect J-Bay Warm Up

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Can You Count How Many F-Bombs Wilko Drops in 18 Holes?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

It’s In the Blood: How One Man Creates Beautiful Surfboards from Wood

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You’ve Never Seen Gimmick Surfing Like This; Watch These Guys Jump Off Floating Dock in Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is One Shaper’s Wild Tale of Life on the North Shore

Mike Davis
Community
Surf

5 Ways Men Can Help Avoid Sexism In the Lineup

Melissa A. Volker
Community
Surf

This is Ron Shine, Founder of BoardPorn, Instagram’s Largest Surfboard Community

Chris Grow
Community
Surf

It Took Divers in Sri Lanka 12 Hours to Save This Elephant That Had Been Washed Out to Sea

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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