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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

5 Nicaraguan Barrels You Wish You Were Parked Inside Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Navigating Life and Marriage After My Wife Went Into the Psych Ward

Shelby Stanger
Community
Environment

10 Great Whites Spotted in Long Beach, 15 in South Orange County Yesterday

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Is Pablo Arrouays the World’s Most Radical Lazy Surfer?

Pablo Arrouays
Community
Photos

Is This the Heaviest Overlooked Wave in Central America?

Chris Hubbard
Community
Surf

Surf Town or Mountain Town? A Score Card To Help You Decide Where to Live

Morgan Dunn
Community
Photos

Brand New Photos and Video of Wavegarden’s Newest Technology

Alexander Haro
Staff
Politics

Controversial Former White House Official Michael Flynn Is a Longtime Soul Surfer

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Lowers Looks Fun as Ever with this Late Spring Run of South Swell

Jeff Chavolla
Community
Surf

Surf a Baja Party Wave with Steph Gilmore and Rasta

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Proof That Ryan Burch Can Surf on Anything

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Because Ladies Froth Over Shredding in the Mentawais Too

Eve Riviere
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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