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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

This Guy Is More Relaxed Wiping Out Than You Are When You’re Sleeping

The Inertia
Staff
News

North Shore Legend Jason Magers Dies in California

The Inertia
Staff
News

Newly Discovered Spider Species, Noted for Its Genitalia, Named for Mick Fanning

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
News

Wetsuit Pioneer Jack O’Neill Dies

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

4 Days of Beautifully Perfect Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
News

Women’s Fiji Final Will Take Place During Men’s Event in 8-to-12-Foot Cloudbreak

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Why Surfing Needs More Heroes Just Like Skip Frye

Ken Lewis
Community
Surf

Everything about Finless Foamie Surfing Looks Like the Most Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Health

“Paddle Really Hard” Was the Best Life Lesson Surfing Gave Me

Amanda Kriebel
Community
Surf

Lisa Andersen Tears Up at the Launch of Her New Roxy Collection

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Shark Attack off Monterey Was ‘Like a Horror Movie’ Survivor Says

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Arts

Watch as Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore Jam Together Live

Joe Carberry
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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