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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

Business & Media

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

J P Currie
Community
Environment

PSA To Surfers: Protect Yourself From Superbugs (This Story Could Save Your Life)

Mallory Pickett
Community
Environment

A Night to be Reminded Why We Care

Matthew Pera
Community
Surf

This Video Is Simultaneously Really Soothing and a Comprehensive Shaping Lesson

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith, Bede Durbidge and Co. Make the North Shore Look as Fun as Ever

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

How Good Was San Diego This November? Real Good

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How the Vanuatu Surfing Association is Battling Against Domestic Violence

Sam Suendermann
Community
Surf

This Is What It Was Like Behind the Scenes Right Before the Eddie Last Ran

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Culture

Is It Weird That Scores Can’t Be Changed in Pro Surfing?

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Mountain

This Is Why I Jump From Hotel Roofs into Pools, and Off Any Cliff I Can Find

8Booth
Community
Photos

My Hossegor Road Trip with a Complete Stranger (Who Charges)

Damian Davila
Community
News

Two Professors Have Made Unexpected Discoveries in Their Quest to Make Surfing Better

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
More Stories
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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