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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

Barrel After Barrel After Barrel Through the Eyes of This Guy

Erik Eiser
Community
Surf

Stephanie Gilmore and Friends Scoring All-Time Kirra

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Tony Hawk Posted This Hilarious Video of a Kiteboarder Going Full Kook at Skate Park

The Inertia
Staff
News

Alana Blanchard and Jack Freestone Just Announced That They’re Having a Baby

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is the North Shore’s Jiu-Jitsu Training Center: the Boar’s Nest

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

When “Shorebreak” and “Party Wave” Don’t Mix

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Was Firing on June 23rd

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Central American Wanderings with Jared Mell

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

With Scenery Like This, Scoring Waves in Canada Is Just the Cherry on Top

Sam Yang
Community
Culture

California Surf Museum Honors Vets Who Surfed and Served in Vietnam

Lauren Dunn
Community
Surf

Rob Machado Goes Fishing in France

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

4 Straight Minutes of @Kookslam Carnage

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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