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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

Swedish Traveling Surfer Maria Petersson is An Ice Queen

Byron Loker
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Before the Bald: Archival Footage from Kelly’s Younger Days

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Warren Has the Most Beautiful Quiver You’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Authorities Hose Protesters with Water in Frigid North Dakota; Kelly Slater and Other Action Sports Athletes React

Joe Carberry
Staff
Business & Media

Surfterra Is An App That’s Basically the Tinder for Surfers and Photogs

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Huntington Icon ‘Sumo’ Is a Messenger of Joy While Battling Cancer

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Business & Media

The Newport Board Club Is Like Netflix for Surfboards

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Albee Layer Lands First Ever Backside Double Spin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Weigh In: Can You Be A ‘Surfer’ Just By Thinking About Surfing?

Sean Ruttkay
Community
Surf

Easy Like Sunday Morning: A Log Session in Empty Indonesia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ain’t That Swell is Back With a Bonus Lost Episode

Jed Smith
Community
Environment

Sewage-Awareness Surf Contest Cancelled Due to Sewage Spill… TWICE

The Inertia
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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