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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

Photos

John Florence Went Next Level to Win Margaret River

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke Is the Hardest Charging Teenager on Earth

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Sally Fitzgibbons’ Hard Work at the Gym Is Paying Off in Spades

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This 13-Year-Old Grom from Cornwall Killed it in Hawaii

The Inertia
Staff
News

An 8-Foot Shark Just Washed Up in Santa Cruz

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

8 Things Only a Great Lakes Surfer Would Know

Katja Lindfors
Community
Surf

Why Ripping on a Wavestorm Really Just Makes You Look Smug

Sid Johnson
Community
News

Huntington Beach Surfers Vying to Host Olympic Surfing in 2024 Games

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Delicious Beer is Made with Sea Water

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Video of this Tidal Bore in Western Australia is the Most Mesmerizing Clip Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Gerry Lopez’s Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor is Happening This Weekend

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Keith Malloy’s New Movie, ‘Fish People’, Might Help Explain Why You Need the Ocean

Joe Carberry
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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