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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

The Longer You Live by the Ocean, the More You Become a Part of It

Jarek Tokarski
Community
Health

I Witnessed the Healing Powers of the Ocean in Cancer Patients

Richard Yelland
Community
News

8 Super Handy Things To Do With Your Tattered, Old Wetsuit

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Opinion

Opinion: Why Dion Agius’ Criticism of This WSL Ad Is Ridiculous

Jack Linehan
Community
Surf

Our Fear of Sharks Drives Me Completely Nuts

Morgan Dunn
Community
Surf

The Coolest Contest Just Went Down Where Everyone Rides a Board They Shaped

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hilarious Take on San Diego’s Anti-Leash Culture

Tom Williams
Community
News

Murder Charges Against Kevin Reed Dropped; Surf Legend Released From Jail

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dramatic Video Emerges of Stranded Surfer’s Helicopter Rescue

The Inertia
Staff
Health

After This Surfer Broke His Neck, a Handboard Gave Him a New Lease on Life

Michelle Michalak
Community
Surf

This Is What It’s Like to Surf a Tidal Bore in Myanmar for the First Time

Jerome Cordoba
Community
News

Rip Curl’s Getting Sued For Abandoning Passengers on a Sinking Surf Vessel

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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