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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

An Englishman with a Big Smile and a lot of Style

Jan LaTussek
Community
Surf

How an Old Longboard Saved My Love for Surfing

Brendan Donohue
Community
Good

5 Reasons Volunteering for Life Rolls On Could be the Most Rad Thing You Do in 2017

Waxbeard
Community
Photos

50 Images That Capture California’s Beautiful Longboard Surf Culture

Aubrey Lao
Community
Surf

Nat Young and Luke Davis Tame Cold Perfection in San Francisco

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL CEO Paul Speaker Stepping Down After Five Years and Many Changes in Pro Surfing

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Watch: How Many Barrels Can You Count in This 3-Minute Nias Edit?

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

Matt Warshaw Just Launched His ‘History of Surfing’ Website and It’s Oh So Good

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Comedy

Anastasia Ashley Talks About Russian Dolls, Shark Attacks and Learns Russian Swear Words

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Documenting a California Winter

Jeff Chavolla
Community
News

Surfer Invites Public to Lunada Bay Protest Gathering on MLK Day

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Winter Storm Helena Takes Over in New Jersey

Tim Torchia
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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