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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

If You’re Not Committed 100%, Don’t Even Bother With This Java Slab

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfs a Wave in Front of a Warship in South Korea

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Waikiki Fire Burns Board Storage Locker for the Second Time

The Inertia
Staff
Features

Robin Van Gyn Talks About ‘FABRIC’, Her Groundbreaking Action Sports Documentary

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bruno Santos Surfed a Minute-Long Uluwatu Bomb That Blew the Crowd’s Mind

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs a Super-Regulated Portuguese Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
News

Tom Morey, Iconic Surfing Mind and Inventor of the Boogie Board, Has Passed Away

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Offshore Winds Had This Southern California Spot Providing Plenty of Makeable Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Zak Noyle Shares the Basics of Water Housings, An Essential Piece of Surf Photography Gear

Zak Noyle
Featured
Surf

‘Surfer Susie’ Is the Most Stoked 74-Year-Old Surfer on the Planet

Rebecca Parsons
Community
Surf

Ry Craike Explores Both Sides of the Coin After His Hometown Survives Cyclone Seroja

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

NOAA Launches National Rip Current Forecasting System

Alexander Haro
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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