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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

Bede Durbidge’s Return to Competition is One of the Most Inspiring Surf Stories of 2016

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Wetsuits Are Nasty, and Patagonia’s Attempting To Clean Them Up

Derek Dodds
Community
News

John John Florence Wins Haleiwa; No One is Surprised

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surviving Malaria in West Africa to Surf the Best Waves of My Life

Ismail Benlamih
Community
News

Florida Man Dies While Fulfilling Dream of Surfing in HB

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here’s What Pipeline Looked Like During the Haleiwa Event

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dillon Perillo and the Best Day Trip Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Gear We Seriously Test: Isurus Ti Alpha 454 Hooded Wetsuit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Baja Mexico Scores Massive, Howling Offshore Barrels Right When We Need It Most

Ben Ginsberg
Community
Photos

My Experience Documenting One of the Most Historic Days in Women’s Big-Wave Surfing

Christa Funk
Community
Culture

Garrett McNamara Speaks Out on His Own Terms in His New Memoir

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
Surf

Groms Who Rip: Ryder Alves

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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