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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

How a Love of Surfing Created One World-Renowned Traveling Food Photographer

Shelby Stanger
Community
Surf

Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Big Wave Awards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Culture

Someone Just Paid $64,000 for Patrick Swayze’s ‘Point Break’ Surfboard

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
News

36-Year-Old Woman Attacked by Shark at San Onofre Beach

The Inertia
Staff
News

Another Bodyboarder Was Just Killed by a Shark on Reunion Island

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Pete Devries Edit From Southern France Is Magnifique!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Outside TV Asked Brad Domke About the Day He Changed Skimboarding Forever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Look Inside Firewire: 3 Employees Share Their Favorite Board Models and Fins

Chris Grow
Community
Health

Why Training for Surfing and Preventing Injuries Go Hand In Hand

Pedro Seixas
Community
Mountain

Hopefully My Photos Will Make You Want to Go Explore Samoa Right Now

Jess McGlothlin
Community
Surf

A Day in the Life of Shane Dorian’s Children Is a REALLY Good Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Inspirational Tale of Bruno Hansen’s Tragedy Is a Must-Watch Documentary

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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