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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

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
News

Josh Enslin Just Broke the Guiness World Record for Fastest Human on a Surfboard (Towed by a Car)

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

A Giant, Windy Left At Jaws Is Downright Terrifying

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Soothing Sunday With Asher Pacey

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Here’s How the ‘Perfect Body’ for Men Has Changed Over the Last 150 Years

The Inertia Health
Staff
Surf

The Upper Limits Of Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith And Twiggy Opened a Three-In-One Bar

The Inertia
Staff
Business & Media

Opinion: Policing Chatter About “The Snake” Is So Deliciously Hypocritical It’s Absurd

J P Currie
Community
Health

How Philosophies of Yoga Can Make You a Better Surfer

Thomas Zielinski
Community
News

Owen Wright Offered Wildcard For 2017 WSL Season

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfing Might Define Social Standing For Gold Coast Dolphins

Alexander Haro
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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