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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

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
News

Defamation Lawsuit Against Titans of Mavericks Organizers Withdrawn

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

The New Order of Sustainable Surf Tourism

Jack O'Shea
Community
Mountain

Mountain Lion Suspected of Killing 11 Alpacas in the Hills Above Malibu

The Inertia Mountain
Staff
Culture

Kelly Slater Just Revealed He’s a Star Wars Geek Supporting UNICEF

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tips for Beginning Surfers: Surf Like a Monk to Stop Falling Right Back Down

Gershon Borlai
Community
News

Demolition of Bay Boys’ Fort Gets Underway

Alexander Haro
Staff
Arts

This Artist’s Work Brings the Beautiful Coastlines of Your Dreams to Life

Blaze Syka
Community
Surf

Was Keala Kennelly Added to The Eddie Alternate List Simply to “Appease the Masses”?

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Turns Out the Eddie Will Go This Year; Keala Kennelly Is First Woman Ever Invited

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Photos

This Was One Day Worth Remembering in San Diego

Stephen Messur
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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