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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 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
Surf

Watch Tom Hanks Turn Into a Complete Fanboy Over Kelly Slater on ‘In Depth With Graham Bensinger’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Case for Making the Shaka the New Handshake

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Nate Behl Didn’t Surf for 6 Months, Then He Caught This Desert Point Bomb Fresh Off a Flight to Indo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

6 Things that Help You Generate More Speed Off the Mark

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Erin Brooks Signed Her New Contract With Bethany Hamilton at the Waco Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

ESCAPAR: A Mexican Surf Trip in Strange Times

Jamie Tierney
Community
Inspire Courses

10 Important Tips for Surfers to Avoid an Adverse Shark Encounter from a Shark Expert

Ocean Ramsey
Featured
Mountain

Mountain Lion Caught on Film Appears to Be Scoping Kids in Pacifica Neighborhood

The Inertia
Staff
Podcasts

We Spoke with Textured Waves About Race and Surf Culture

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

This Is the Last Surf Trip Kai Lenny Took… and It Was a GOOD One

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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