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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

Health

The 6 Essential Warm Up and Cool Down Stretches for Every Surfer

Alan Stokes
Community
Surf

Jamie Mitchell’s Movie ‘Decade of Dominance’ Just Came Out on iTunes

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

7-Year-Old Filipino Ripper Kai Kai Alcala Is Happiness Embodied

The Inertia
Staff
News

This Eerie New Cloud Formation Looks Exactly Like the Underside of a Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Surf Mat Is the Best Way to Make Lemonade When the Ocean Gives You Lemons

Jamie McClellan
Community
Surf

The Trailer for This Film Shows New England Is a Cold Cranking Temptress

Joe Radano
Community
Surf

Yup, This Is a Dude Boosting Airs on a Foamless Translucent Surfboard

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Environment

Here’s Why Kai Lenny is Crossing Major Channels in the Hawaiian Islands Using Every Tool He Owns

Joe Carberry
Staff
Environment

12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Tides

Jonathan White
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Just Crossed the 50-Mile Channel Between the Big Island and Maui on a Shortboard and Foil

Joe Carberry
Staff
Arts

Enter Jonas Claesson’s Amazing World; Where Man Isn’t the Only Thing Surfing

Jonas Claesson
Community
Surf

I Tested This Wax Alternative; Here’s What I Think

Tom Keyes
Community
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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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