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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

From the Goldie to Noosa, This Is a Logger’s Paradise

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Drone Speed Blurs Are the Coolest Thing You’re Going to See Today

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Good

Even Weekend ‘Getaways’ Aren’t an Escape for LGBTQ Surfers

Nellis Kennedy Howard
Community
Surf

This Housing Wants to Turn Your Phone into the Perfect Surf Photog Setup

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch Jordy Smith’s 19-Minute Opus ‘Just Now’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

These are the People Keeping California’s Surf Club Culture Alive

Danny Ritz
Community
Surf

Opinion: It’s Time We Know Who the WSL Judges Are

Moshe Karabelnik
Community
News

Looks Like the Coachella Valley Is Getting a Giant Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Brett Barley’s Tube to Alley Oop Combo in Frigid North Carolina

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

This Guy Surfing a Frozen Lake on a Shovel Is Having a Blast

The Inertia
Staff
Health

New Hypoxia Research Has Potential to Reduce Drowning Deaths

Phil White
Community
Good

7 TED Talks About Surfing You Should Listen to

Juan Hernandez
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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