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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

This Is the Most Intense Way to Train for Heavy Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Shares Barrels for 2 with Betet Merta and Rizal Tanjung at Firing Padang Padang

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Buell Wetsuits Origin Story: “Keepin’ it Real”

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

The New Snapt4 in Waco Will Bring New Meaning to Pool Parties

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Wildsuits Wetsuits Co-Founder on Creating an Eco-Friendly Wetsuit Brand

Will Sileo
Staff
Inspire Courses

Mark Healey Breaks Down ‘A One in a Million Wave at Pipeline’

Mark Healey
Featured
Surf

Joana Andrade Explores How Fear Is Actually a Helpful Life Tool at Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Iconic Skater Keith Hufnagel Succumbs to Cancer at 46

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Grain Surfboards’ New GreenRail Technology Enables Eco-Friendly Boards at More Affordable Prices

Will Sileo
Staff
Mountain

This Tiny Tree House Home Was Built With Reclaimed Materials Collected Over a Lifetime

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Brief History of the Modern Aerial

Sam George
Featured
Surf

11 Free Surf Waves at Keramas With 11-Time World Champion Kelly Slater

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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