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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

Nicolas Cage Spotted Filming Fight Scene for ‘The Surfer’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Latest Raglan Surf Report Parodies Pros and The Fans Who Idolize Them

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

An Unbiased Comparison of Hearty New England Surfers and Picky SoCal Shredders

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Does Mullaghmore Get Any More Terrifying Than It Was on November 9th?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

La Nord On Fire: We Rarely See a Beach Break This Epic

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Ocean Beach Surfer Tragically Dies After Being Found Unconscious In the Water

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Ben Gravy Told Us What It Was Like to Surf Seven Seas In Seven Days

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

San Clemente Has Taken Over the WSL Championship Tour; But Why Now?

Sam George
Featured
Comedy

5 of the Worst Types of Surfers You Might Encounter In Any Lineup

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Blueprint Surf Is Making 3D Printed Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Inspire Courses

Inspire Courses+ Offers Full Access to Classes From the Best in Surf and Outdoors

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

One Hour of Raw Southern California Surf Footage You Can Keep on Loop

Brad Jacobson
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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