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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

This 12-Year-Old Maui Kid Is Scary Good

The Inertia
Staff
News

Patagonia’s Inflatable Big Wave Vest Will Be Sold to the Public, with a Catch

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

This Is What a Pure Surf Festival Looks Like

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Arts

Lisa’s Drawings Are Going to Inspire You to Get Out and Surf

Carolina Pereira
Community
Photos

Truly Empty Lineups You’d Never Be Able to Pass On

Kevin Welti
Community
Surf

Thomas Edison May Have Actually Been the World’s First Surf Filmmaker

Matt Warshaw
Community
Environment

Largest Spill in a Decade Spewed 143 Million Gallons of Sewage from TJ River into Pacific Ocean Over Two Weeks

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Culture

Ntando Used to Live on the Streets of Durban, Now He’s a Surfing Prodigy

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Oakley Battle Clips Movie Just Dropped, and You Have to See It

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Responds to Barrage of Hate After Calling for Réunion Island Shark Cull

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ladies, Let’s Shut Up and Surf

Darcy Roland
Community
Business & Media

Dave Rastovich and Some Inspiring Words (and Turns) for the Planet

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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