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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

News

Kelly Slater’s Take on the Will Smith, Chris Rock Slap at the Oscars

Will Sileo
Staff
Environment

The Surfrider Foundation Expands Its Reach With New Canadian Affiliate

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

In Surprise Move, WSL Announces New Mid-Length World Tour

Johnny Utah
Community
Surf

Mason Ho Makes Surfing This ‘Wee Slab’ Look Insanely Fun

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases Another Beautiful Edit – This Time From Portugal

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Oscar Langburne Goes Off on Homophobia, Localism, and Social Media Trolls

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Sheet Glass Uluwatu Looks Like Paradise, Doesn’t It?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Matt Parker Breaks Down the Townsend, a Mid-Length Asymmetrical

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman and Nathan Florence Go Full Send In Texas

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Protecting the Ocean and Becoming a Better Surfer Go Hand In Hand

Delia Bense-Kang
Community
Surf

Mark Healey Shows Why Pipeline Is ‘One of the Most Challenging Waves in the World’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Pacific Dreams 2’ Is Four Years Worth of Gorgeous Surf Clips

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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