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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

The Science Behind Hydrofoils (and How You Can Learn to Ride Them)

Patrick Rynne
Community
Gear

Futures Just Came Out With a New Fin Made From Reclaimed Wood and Recycled Plastic

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Just Discovered a 3-Mile Long, Perfect, Barreling Wave

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

Jamaica Vying to Host a Qualifying Event for Olympic Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Health

4 Simple Gift Ideas for Your Surfer Girl Valentine

Krystal
Community
News

Kelly Slater to LA Times: ‘I Don’t See Myself Stopping Contests Any Time Soon’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

A Love Letter to My Girlfriend: Sometimes I Need to Do This Alone

Brendan Donohue
Community
Surf

Here’s Why Paige Alms is One Of Surfing’s Most Inspirational People

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Canada’s Raph Bruhwiler is Living Life Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is the Surf Podcast You’ve Been Missing

Rory Parker
Community
Surf

Droning at Elands Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch the Pebble Beach Golf Crowd Sing Kelly Slater Happy Birthday

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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