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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

When Backwash Goes Nuclear

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

5 Ways Decisions Made in the White House Could Impact Every Surfer

Pete Stauffer
Community
News

Mexico’s Jhony Corzo Wins Gold at 2017 ISA World Surfing Games

David Flores
Community
Surf

This 14-Year-Old Kid Might Be the Next Craig Anderson

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Hawaii of Europe: Get Acquainted with the Canary Islands

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

6 of the Funniest News Anchor Interviews with Surfers Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why You Should Embrace the Weird

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Hardest Charging Guy You’ve Never Heard Of

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surf Industry Patriarch John Severson Dies at 83 Years Old

The Inertia
Staff
News

New Buoy Records One Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Waves Ever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Genius Built a Solar-Powered VW Bus

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Smoothest Bit of Noosa You Ever Did See

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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