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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

Here’s What I Learned About “Living the Dream” When I Dropped Out of School to Surf

Pk Duncan
Community
Environment

President Trump Is Gutting the EPA; Surfrider Foundation Needs Your Help to Stop It

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

What I Learned Spending a Day with My Local Shaper

Tim Torchia
Community
News

BREAKING: Mick Fanning Announces He’s Officially Back on Tour Full Time in 2017

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Chris Bertish Will Finish His Atlantic Crossing: Here’s a List of Other ‘Big Pond’ Expeditions

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The Beauty of Shaping Something With Your Own Two Hands

Nate Dinger
Community
Surf

Dane Reynolds, Bruce Irons, Brendon Gibbens, and Craig Anderson Scored at Supertubos

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Japanese Surfer/Shaper Dropped Everything and Moved to Byron Bay to Pursue His Passions

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Apparently, NSW Cops Have Inflatable SUPs Now

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

A Devastating Injury Took Me Out of the Ocean, Then Helped Me Reconnect With It

Jack Davis
Community
News

Surfing Ban in Puerto Rico Thwarted

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

These are the Adventures of an Average Surfer

Simon Short
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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