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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

Tales from Baja: Episode 1, in Which the Tire Exploded

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mr. Boonman’s Adventure in the Canary Islands is Something to Behold

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Teenager in Florida Bitten by Shark While Wearing a Deterrent Bracelet He Got for Christmas

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

5 Things I Learned About Surfing in Southern California after Living in New York

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch the Newest Episode of Everything’s Not Working

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Scores a Surprise Swell in Hawaii Just in Time for the Holidays

Marcio Viana
Community
Culture

15 Stories from The Inertia that Defined Surf and Outdoor Culture in 2016

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

#Shaperofthemonth: How Robert’s Surfboards Became the Ideal “Local Shaper”

Pk Duncan
Community
Gear

Gear We Seriously Test: 7TILL8 Custom 3/2 SAFA Chest Zip

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

A Collection of NYC’s Best Surf Pics from 2016

Andreea Waters
Community
Surf

Alex Smith’s High Energy ‘Rip Clip’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Edit Captures Just How Perfect Pipe Was on Christmas Day

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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