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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 Listening to a Podcast Might Actually Make You a Better Surfer

Michael Schoaff
Community
Surf

This Is Why Picturesque ‘Vanderings’ through the Pacific Northwest Are Oh, So Worth It

Sam Yang
Community
Surf

This Spring Was Real Good to Jersey Surfers

Thomas Larney Jr.
Community
Business & Media

The Comprehensive Review of Every Wavepool Technology

Janos Palko
Community
Surf

This Longboarder Listening to Jazz Proves Surfing Really Is a Dance

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Love Story About My Favorite Wave

Joao Meneses
Community
Surf

This Is the Most Inspiring Reason to Take a Surf Trip

Jack O'Shea
Community
Culture

We Spoke to Four Surfers about the Complicated Choice Between Surfing and Formal Education

Lauren Dunn
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Mikey Wright, and Asher Pacey’s Dream Session on the Gold Coast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Wildcard Bethany Hamilton Is on Fire at the Fiji Event

The Inertia
Staff
News

Mark Occhilupo Backs Surf Lakes’ Ambitious ‘Next-Level’ Wave Pool Project

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

For Memorial Day, Kai Lenny Surfed His Hydrofoil on a River in Idaho

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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