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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

Comedy

10 Reasons Why I Really, REALLY Love Wavestorms

Jacob McCafferty
Community
News

Did a Shark Cause This Horrible Wound in an 18-Year-Old LA Surfer’s Leg?

The Inertia
Staff
News

Got $1 Million? The Mavericks Big Wave Contest Permit May Go Up for Auction Next Month

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Check out These Incredibly Compelling Ocean Photos Set in Infinite Motion

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Just Dropped His New Series ‘Continuance’ and It’s Mandatory Viewing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Barton Lynch Shares How Surfing has Been His Tool for Personal Growth

Craig Comen
Community
Surf

The Magic of Marzo: Clay Marzo Just Dropped a New Clip, and It’s Mind-Blowing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

A Brief Interview with Master North Shore Lensman Laserwolf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Just Surfed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and NJ All in One Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Mohammed Rahma: UAE’s First Professional Surfer

J P Currie
Community
Surf

This Is How You Do Cabo with Chris Coté, Alana Blanchard, and Friends

Chris Coté
Community
Surf

6 Inventions That Could Ruin Surfing

Nicolas Mattia
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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