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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

Mountain

2 Full Minutes of ‘Holy Crap, Earth Is Amazing’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Arts

Jonas Claesson Creates the Most Charming, Otherworldly Surf Art We’ve Seen

Spencer Sarson
Community
Surf

Tips for Not Ruining a Relationship with Your Non-Surfing Better Half

Dylan Fleming
Community
Surf

These 20 Waves with Parker Coffin Might Be Proof Goofy Foots Have More Fun

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

5 of @Kookslams’ Greatest Hits

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Check Out This Hollow Wood Surfboard Crafted from Old Growth Redwood

Byron Loker
Community
Surf

This Is Alex Gray’s “Greatest Adventure Ever”

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Japanese River Mouth Is a Dream Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

How Chile’s Perfect Waves Aren’t the Only Resource Drawing People From All Over the Globe

Colin Robinson
Community
Surf

After Spectacular Comeback, Owen Wright Opens Up About Life, Recovery, and Surfing Pipeline Again

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

This Was Kelly’s Face After Mick Tried to Sh*t Talk Him at Snapper

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Is a Day in the Awesome Life of Uruguay’s Sebastián Olarte

Juan Manuel Real
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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