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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

How Surfing and Traveling Feed the Same Addiction

Beth Fehr
Community
Surf

Watch This Gold Coast Tow-in Go Completely Awry

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Watch 8-Year-Old Skater Crush This 16-Step Rail at Hollywood High School

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Kiteboarder Shredding a Pool in the Bahamas Is Crazy Smooth

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

This Surfboard Storage Gadget Is Simply Genius

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Move Over Sharks! Crocodiles Clear Lineups At Puerto Escondido!

J P Currie
Community
Surf

I’m One of the 511 Surfers Who Set a World Record (and I Nearly Froze to Death Doing It)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Meet the Small Wave Warrior Whipping Back Flips in Knee-High Slop

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

511 Surfers Set Guinness World Record for Largest Paddle Out in Huntington Beach

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Why Staying Home Is Often Worth the Trip

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is There Anyone More Casual Than Torren Martyn?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kepa Acero Reflects on Breaking His Neck at Mundaka

Alexander Haro
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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