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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

Impossibles on September 4th: Go Fast, Very Fast

The Inertia
Staff
News

Check Out the Rippable Section on This Giant New Citywave in Lake Chelan, Washington

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Ian Walsh Trade Barrels In a Dreamy Pacific Reef Pass

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 of the Best Surf Break Names

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

5 Common Mistakes Surfers Make With Their Bottom Turn

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Spanish Lifeguard Arrested for Surfing After Testing Positive for COVID-19

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

John Florence and Fiance Lauryn Crib Sailed Around O’ahu Together

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Some Very Strange Hurricane Douglas Backwash

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Ridiculously Busy Day Includes Windsurfing, Winching, and Winging

The Inertia
Staff
News

Surfer Killed by Shark on Australia’s Gold Coast

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

I Tested the G-SHOCK GBX100 Surf Watch, and It’s Far More Than a Surf Watch

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

We Tested 10 Reef-Safe Sunscreens for Your Face

Chase Scheinbaum
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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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