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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

Torren Martyn is a Twin-Fin Style King

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer Shows Exactly When Claiming is Totally OK: On a Hawaiian Death Slab

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Isaac Wood and the Lineage of San Diego Style

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Nat Young, Kolohe Andino and Co. Are Enjoying One Epic California Winter

Jeff Chavolla
Community
Surf

#TBT: Sterling Spencer’s “Gold” Might Still be the Most Unique Surf Film Ever

Pk Duncan
Community
Health

Researchers Believe Barefootedness Might Actually Improve Your Surfing

Mikaela Duhs
Community
News

The Future of Surfboard Fin Design Might Be Millions of Years Old

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
News

The State of Florida May Soon Require Registration for SUPs

Dylan Fleming
Community
News

Titans of Mavericks Organizers File for Bankruptcy and Get Sued by Red Bull

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Headspace

HEADSPACE: John Philbin

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

That Time a 180-Pound Guy Threatened to Beat Up a 90-Pound Girl While Surfing

Lisa Okuhn
Community
Photos

Proof that Surfing in Maine is Something Special

Brent Shavnore
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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