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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

Comedy

Every Day of the Week Perfectly Described by Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Surfer Is Stranded in Bali After Discovering He Has Leukemia

David Flores
Community
Surf

Proof That Albee Layer Isn’t Even Human

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

This Driver Plowed Through a Crowd of Skateboarders in Brazil on “Go Skateboarding” Day

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Fourth Great White Washes Up On South African Beach With Liver “Surgically Removed”

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Last Week’s ‘As Good As It Gets’ Gold Coast from the Sky

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The 6 Heaviest Waves I’ve Ever Shot

Russell Ord
Community
Business & Media

Leaked Photos of New Wavestorms Show the Costco Quiver Is Getting a Serious Upgrade

Mikaela Duhs
Community
Surf

Only Rob Machado Makes These Gutless Waves Look So Rippable

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

Frankie Harrer Goes to France: C’est Magnifique!

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Summer’s All About Mex But Mex Isn’t All About Puerto

Daniela Caram
Community
Surf

This Is Easily the Coolest Finless Foamie Surfing You’ve Ever Seen

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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