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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

Here’s Your Chance to Tandem VR Surf with Kelly Slater

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: I’m Ready For the SoCal Shark Hysteria to Pass

Jay Reale
Community
Surf

5 Scientific Reasons It Sucks to Be a Redhead Who Surfs

Leri Davies
Community
Mountain

Here’s a 60 Second Skate Edit that Proves Lil Wayne Ain’t Half Bad on a Board

The Inertia
Staff
News

25 Sharks Shut Down San Clemente Beaches

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Seabass Surfing to a Will Smith Track Is All You Need to Brighten Your Monday

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Marc Lacomare’s Return to Surfing Was a Great One

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Herbie Fletcher Changed the Surfing World with Astrodeck

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Brad Domke, Poopies, and Jamie O’Brien Spent the Day at the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Desert Point Is Even More Perfect Than You Knew

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keanu Asing Single Finning His Way Through South Africa Is Recommended Viewing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Quite Possibly the Worst Place to Be Caught Inside

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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