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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

News

Santa Cruz Surf Legend Arrested on Suspicion of Murder

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Quite Possibly the Funniest Board Review Ever Made

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Not-So-Pretty History Lesson on Women in Surf Photography

Matthew Walsh
Community
Surf

Can Mark Drewelow Bodysurf 60 Waves in 1 Hour?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Red Chargers Just Raised the Bar in Big Wave Surf Films

Pk Duncan
Community
Arts

These Incredibly Artistic Surf Comics Are Spot On

Maxi Gonzalez
Community
Surf

This Is How You Surf an East Coast Ferry Wake

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Letter to Guys: Why Ladies Don’t Need You to “Teach Them to Surf”

Anna
Community
News

Shark-Attack Victim, a Mother of Three Young Kids, Is Fighting for Her Life; Friends Set Up a Campaign Help with Costs

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

The Waiting Period for Red Bull’s Cape Fear Event Starts Today

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfer Missing for More Than 30 Hours Found Floating 13 Miles From Scottish Coastline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is What a $5,000 Elevator Drop at Mav’s Looks Like

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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