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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

Opinion

Opinion: The Outerknown Fiji Pro Is a Giant Conflict of Interest for the WSL

Michael Schoaff
Community
Surf

Here’s How Wetsuits Are Actually Made

Lauren Belt
Community
Opinion

Opinion: I Still Can’t Support Zoltan Torkos’ Kickflips

J P Currie
Community
Surf

Kelly on His Fiji Strategy: “Probably Go Left”

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Local Surfers Are Rallying to Legalize Surfing in Cuba

Corey McLean
Community
Surf

Kelly on World Title: ‘I’m Not Even in the Conversation’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Alex Knost Logging Australia Like Only Alex Knost Can

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

When Mother Nature Kicks You While You’re Down

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Black and White Barrels in the Lesser Sunda Islands

Kylian Castells
Community
Surf

Red Bull Just Dropped an Amazing Documentary About the Craziest Event in Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

California Is Getting Its 1st Contest Devoted Entirely to Handboarding

Michelle Michalak
Community
Photos

15 Outstanding Images from the Outerknown Fiji Pro

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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