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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

Kelly Slater on a 5’3″ at 10-12ft Cloudbreak Will Make You Rethink What’s Possible

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

16-Year Old Aprad Leclere Is Belgium Born, Bali Bred, and He Rips

Justis St John
Community
Surf

So What are Your Thoughts on this Motorized Foil Board?

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Meet Graham Ezzy: From the Next Generation of Windsurfing

Zach Grossfeld
Community
Environment

Crowd of 600+ Packs Patagonia Store for a Night of Ocean Appreciation and Action

Mikaela Duhs
Community
Surf

This 6,600-Calorie Bread Shark Weighs 16 Pounds, But You Can’t Eat It

Molly Lockwood
Community
Comedy

This WSL Parody, Courtesy of Instagram Funny Man Tyler Allen, Is an Instant Classic

Molly Lockwood
Community
Surf

How the Ocean Helped Me Cope With the Sudden Death of My Brother

Chris Hannant
Community
Surf

How Do You Get Your Kids To Love Surfing?

J P Currie
Community
Culture

Listen to Jimmy: the Enlightening Experience of Facing Your Fears at Padang

Jaimal Yogis
Community
Surf

You’d Never Guess This Kid Ripping in Bali Is from Belgium

The Inertia
Staff
Rad Gear

This $250 Underwater Camera Housing Was Made Just for the iPhone

Pk Duncan
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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