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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

Watch Kelly Slater Ripping the Waimea River Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sunshine Beach’s “Best Swell Ever”

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Outlandish Hydrofoil Antics

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Occy and His Fiancé are Having a Baby!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost at His Absolute Knostiest

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

3 Extremely Last-Minute Book Gifts for the Adventurer in Your Life

Phil White
Community
Photos

Dawn Patrol Was the Perfect Way to Celebrate Winter Solstice

Tim Torchia
Community
Surf

Eddie Vedder Was Rescued in Hawaii; He Just Gave Back, Big Time, to the Family that Saved Him

Joe Carberry
Staff
Photos

Outer Banks Mourns Loss of Legendary Photographer Mickey McCarthy

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Best Waves and the Best Wipeouts from the Nazaré Challenge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The North Shore Spot You Never See

The Inertia
Staff
News

Chris Bertish Just Set a 300-Mile SUP World Record, and He’s Not Even Close to Done

Alexander Haro
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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