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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

A Day in the Life in Tahiti Through the Eyes of Tereva David

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Following Jordy Smith on the Australian Leg

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How One Man Left His Corporate Career In New York City to Start an Outdoor Resale App

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Janwaar’ Is the Story of a Skatepark’s Giant Impact on a Small Indian Village

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Bend Whitewater Park Set to Reopen With Significant Changes After Teen’s Death

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Proof That Parker Coffin Has It All

The Inertia
Staff
News

‘The Surfer and the Sage’ by Shaun Tomson and Noah benShea Uses Surfing as a Metaphor for Life

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

15 Minutes of Some Insanely Smooth Longboarding

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Will Miss Time Again Because of Knee Injury, Withdraws From El Salvador

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Surfing Norway’s Lofoten Islands: A Frigid J-Bay or Over-Exposed Novelty?

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

How Many People Can This Guy Dodge on a Single Wave?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Considering a Surf Trip to Nicaragua? Discover More Than Just Perfect Waves at Amaru Wellness Resort

Will Sileo
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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