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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

5 Kinda Late (But Exceptionally Prescient) Predictions for Surfing in 2017

Rory Parker
Community
Surf

5 Tips to Save Money by Cooking on your next Surf Trip

Dylan Fleming
Community
Politics

3 Lessons from the Lineup that can Help Everybody Stop Fighting Over Politics

Ryan Allen
Community
Surf

How the Lizard Drill Will Help You Catch More Waves

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

Surviving Massive Hold Downs Ain’t Easy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mark Mathews on the Wipeout that Might Have Ended His Career

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Watch President Obama and Sir Richard Branson in a Toe-to-Toe Kiteboard Battle

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

3 Ways Surfers Can Positively Impact the Ocean

Krystal
Community
News

Titans of Mavericks Cancelled

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

4 Instagram Accounts that Make Surfing Fun Again

Jonny Brown
Community
Surf

‘Crosswalking’ Is a Beautiful Short About Longboarding at Waikiki

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

A Solid Case for Braving Human Waste and Runoff After All the Rain in Socal

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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