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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

Health

Here Are Some Important Life Lessons Young People Can Take Away from Older Athletes

Phil White
Community
News

Kelly Slater Won’t Compete in Brazil; Cites Back Problems

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

Update: Multiple Shark Breaches at Lowers Actually Just Juveniles Practicing Air Reverses

Johnny Utah
Community
Photos

What a Fun Run of Spring Swell in New Jersey

Tim Torchia
Community
Surf

A North Shore Edit that Will Remind You Why It’s Called the 7-Mile Miracle

Connor Trimble
Community
Surf

You’ve Got to See Brad Domke and Mason Ho Surfing Epic Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Cheyne Horan Talks About Funky Boards and Marching to the Beat of His Own Drum

Craig Comen
Community
News

Wavegarden’s Newest Technology Is About to Hit the Internet

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ryan Burch Testing New Designs in the South Pacific

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Listen to Kelly Slater Start a Celebrity Surf Feud by Calling out Best Celeb Wave Rider

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Cody Turnbull Goes Finless and Foamy in Bali

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfer Picks Up Hitchhiker in Costa Rica, Secretly Records Weirdest Conversation Ever

Alexander Haro
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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