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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

Environment

Explorer Finds Decade Old Photos of Uncharted Indian Ocean Islands

Erwan Simon
Community
Environment

Dave Rastovich Discovers the Human Impact of Fair Trade in Sri Lanka

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tavarua Destroyed My Family

Jay Reale
Community
Surf

Why My Surfboard Is My Ultimate Travel Companion

Emma Gilchrist
Community
News

29-Year-Old Maui Freediver Geoff Hunter Dies at Oneuli Beach

Pk Duncan
Community
Photos

Here’s an All-Star Roster of Surfers Getting Shacked at The Box

Peter Jovic
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Is Bringing the Hydrofoil (and Surfing) To New Heights

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

How Baltic Sea Surfers Find Their Own Surfin’ Wonderland

Jaakko Paloheimo
Community
Surf

Zeke Lau Is Just What the Tour Needs Right Now

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here Are 4 Aussie Groms You’ll Need to Familiarize Yourself With

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bloomberg Calls SUPing ‘Surfing for the Lazy’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

First Look: Taylor Steele’s New Film Proximity

The Inertia
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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