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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

News

Great White Shark Attacks Sea Kayaker in Monterey Bay; Couple Watches as Man is Rescued

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Photos

These 20 Stunning Photos Will Make You Yearn for Winter Waves

Sam Einstein
Community
Surf

The Story Behind Two of Australia’s Most Influential Surf Coaches

Alycia Purcell
Community
Surf

This Parody about Surf Parking Lot Banter Featuring the Wapaah Guy Is Spot On

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Every Moment Is Different; Here’s How I Capture It

Kylian Castells
Community
Photos

Slab Hunting in New Zealand

Derek Morrison
Community
Surf

Here’s Video of Filipe Toledo “Storming the Judging Tower”

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

Captured Bank Robber Who Claims He’s Bodhi Evaded FBI for 26 Years

Johnny Utah
Community
Opinion

Opinion: Filipe Toledo’s Fiji Suspension Is Way Too Harsh

Morgan Dunn
Community
Surf

The Moment I Knew I Was Addicted to Surfing

Jeff Wilson
Community
Comedy

This Is a Hilarious Portrait of a Shop Bro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The World According to Laird: Women Experiencing Menstrual Cycle Could Be Shark Bait

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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