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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

Timmy Reyes Surfs Akila Aipa and Kelly Slater’s ‘Flat Earth’ Model in Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo, Tatiana Weston-Webb Win Margaret River Pro for Brazilian Sweep

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Oddly Satisfying Glassy Barrels

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

14-Year-Old Sierra Kerr Steps Off Into a Stunningly Good Tube

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

North Shore Lifeguards are Some of the Best Heavy Water Guardians in the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Is Ripping Even Harder on His New and Improved …Lost Round Nose Fish

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Paul Van Doren, Vans Co-Founder, Passes Away at 90

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Withdraws From Australian Events After Knee Injury

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs One of California’s Best-Kept ‘Secret Spots’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Is Vuori’s First-Ever ‘Investment In Happiness Ambassador’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

New Wavegarden Wave Pool Opens in the Swiss Alps

Alexander Haro
Staff
Health

The Physics of Effective Glute Training for Athletes

Michelle Drielsma
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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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