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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

How Meditation Saved My Surfing

Duarte Azevedo
Community
Surf

Now You Can Check Kitesurfing with Sir Richard Branson off Your Bucket List

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

You’ll Never Believe These Aren’t Photos of the Ocean

Mitchell Hubble
Community
Business & Media

Turns Out Perfect Waves Like This in Nosara Costa Rica Are Worth $50 Billion Per Year

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Asher Pacey Going Really, Really Fast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Wright’s Insane Snapper Step Off

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The West Coast of Barbados Just Went OFF

Ben Gravy
Community
Call of the Wild

Five Tips for the Ultimate Surf Road Trip

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why Jordy Smith Will Win the World Title in 2017

Morgan Dunn
Community
Surf

Surfing a Family Heirloom: 8’2 Single Finning on Maui’s West Side

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Death From Above: Nazaré Crushes Rafael Tapia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Most Meaningful Short Film About Surfing You’ll Ever Watch

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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