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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 Bodyboarder Was Absolutely OBLITERATED by the Gnarliest Backwash Ever

The Inertia
Staff
News

Bodysurfer Training for World Record Session Catches 17 Waves in 15 Minutes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nias Goes Nuclear; Mikala Jones Pays the Price

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is How You Do Los Cabos with Chris Coté, Alana Blanchard and Friends Pt. 2

Chris Coté
Community
Surf

Did You Know There Is an Indian Open of Surfing?

Lauren Dunn
Community
Surf

So, What Are Kelly’s Title Chances Now?

Dylan Fleming
Community
Health

I Got Surfer’s Ear So You Don’t Have To!

J P Currie
Community
Photos

I Quit My Day Job So I Could Take Photos Just Like This

Peter Jovic
Community
Surf

Check out Jamie O’Brien’s Insane Foamie to Foamie to Handboard Transfer at Backdoor

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is My Full Blown Obsession With Surfing Weird Novelty Waves

Ben Gravy
Community
News

Bethany Hamilton Just Got a Wildcard for the Fiji Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

This Maine Spearfisherman Makes the Most Incredibly Lifelike Artwork Out of Wood

Gabe Reuben
Community
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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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