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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

Good Vibes, High Fives Kick Off 2016 Stance ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship

Joseph Frazer
Community
Surf

Bruce, Parko, and Lyndie Irons Open Up Andy Irons’ Time Capsule Garage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

A Reminder that It’s Pretty Amazing South of the Border

Mark Kronemeyer
Community
Surf

Check Out This Timeless Footage of Gerry Lopez Surfing Pipe

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Cold Dawn Patrol Leftovers in New Jersey

Tim Torchia
Community
Surf

Alex Smith Dazzles in Postcard-Perfect Mentawai Tubes

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper Made the Most Awkward Surf Video

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Big Wave Hellman Chris Bertish Looking to Become the First Person to SUP Across the Atlantic

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Robin Kegel’s Very Strange Yet Functional Style

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pipeline and Backdoor Look Like Magic from 400 Feet Up

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Alana Blanchard, and the World’s Best Surfers Show Us How To Throw the Perfect Shaka

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Business & Media

Dane Reynolds and Chapter Eleven: What the Surf Industry Will Never Say

J P Currie
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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