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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

Environment

What Seeing an Old Couch Float by in the Lineup Taught Me about Ocean Pollution

Tom Mahony
Community
Surf

New Survey Finds Surprising Number of New Zealand Surfers Stand-Up Paddleboard

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Mainland Mexico’s Fun Run of Swell

Daniela Caram
Community
Surf

What One Amazing Wave (and Wipeout) Taught Me About Business and Life

Morgan Bernard
Featured
Surf

Deconstructing Our Perception of the Pro Surfer’s Life

Brendan Donohue
Community
Gear

Yes, Prada Is Making $700 Surf Booties

The Inertia
Staff
News

Gabriel Medina’s Stepfather Suspended From WSL Events Until April

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Owen Wright’s First Event Since His Injury Is Live

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How a Broken Back Didn’t Keep This Athlete Out of the Olympics or the Ocean

Shelby Stanger
Community
News

Clay Marzo’s Accountant Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud After Stealing $400,000

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Beautiful Argument for Going With the Slow in a VW Camper in Portugal

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Left Pocket $6 Million, Right Pocket a Big Hammer: Chad Nelsen’s Pants Are Getting Heavy

Chris Grow
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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