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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

18-Year-Old Russell Bierke is the Future of Big Wave Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Inspires Bruce Irons

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ian Walsh’s Distance Between Dreams Available on iTunes Today

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Samsung Releases Free Augmented Reality App Identifying Hidden Hazards at Australian Beaches

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Legendary 70-Year-Old Skateboarder Victor Earhart Killed in Motorcycle Crash

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Clay Marzo Test Kelly Slater’s Omni

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Contractors Demolishing Fort Get a Taste of Vandalism Lunada Bay Is Known For

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

How To Look Like a Stud When You Know Someone’s Shooting

Sam Einstein
Community
Business & Media

Here’s a Hanger That is Also the World’s First Wetsuit Washer

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Why Women Are Striving (and Charging) for Equality in More Ways than One

Kendra A. Gardner
Community
News

The Battle Over Martin’s Beach is About More than Just One Plot of Sand

Jennifer Savage
Community
Business & Media

Adidas Shames Surf Brands with Massive “For the Oceans” Initiative

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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