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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

News

This 148,000 lb. Rose Parade Float Set a World Record and It’s a Wave Pool for Dogs

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ry Craike and One Hell of a 2016 Highlight Reel

The Inertia
Staff
Headspace

Tanner Gudauskas Believes Surfing Is the Key to Happiness

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

New Documents Reveal Lunada Bay Boys’ Hazing Rituals Include ‘Drinking Frickin’ Piss’

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Drones and Waveskis in Portugal Look Epic

Pablo Arrouays
Community
Culture

Greg Long Shares a Candid, Inspirational Reflection on His Friend: Ramón Navarro

Greg Long
Community
Business & Media

Why Surfing is Growing in the Pacific Northwest

Johannes Ariens
Community
News

The New York Times Magazine Now Gives Surf Tips for Beginners

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

A Beach in Lima, Peru Just Added Giant Lights Specifically to Encourage Night Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Highlights from the Belgian Juniors’ Trip to the Euro Surf Championships

Damian Davila
Community
News

Lunada Bay Will be Monitored by Police Cameras and Patrolled by Park Rangers

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Health

How I Surfed (and Bodysurfed) My Way through Pregnancy, and Loved It

Kori Hahn
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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