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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

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Surf on International Surfing Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Courts to Decide if Stand-Up Paddling Is Canoeing or Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Arts

This Artist Has an Awesome Creative Process Behind Her Ocean-Inspired Work

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

For Father’s Day, Here’s a Glimpse of How 5 Famous Dads Kept Their Kids Shredding for Life

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Cuba’s Surf Culture Is Fascinating When Seen Through the Eyes of This Woman

Dean Saffron
Community
Surf

We Sat Down with Bruce and Dana Brown 51 Years After The Endless Summer

Lauren Dunn
Community
Surf

Hydrofoiling vs. Air Chairing: a Comparison

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

What’s in a Name? Iran-Contra, a Clandestine Airstrip, and a Perfect Costa Rican Pointbreak

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

WSL Aggressively Pursues Rights to Maverick’s Contest

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

When, Where, and How to Score on a Surf Trip to Thailand

Mark Suarkeo
Community
Comedy

5 Reasons Why I Totally Adore Lefts

Jacob McCafferty
Community
Surf

In Candid Interview, Kelly Slater Talks Loss, Momentum, and Moving on During a Crazy Year

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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