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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

Jackson Dorian Is a Glimpse Into the Future of Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pandemic (and Eco) Conscious Travel: The Closer We Stay to Home, the Lower Our Carbon Footprint

Laura Belichak
Community
Surf

The Real Ben Gravy: Stoking Out Groms and Finding Fun in Surfing a Tiny Wave in Palm Springs

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Jackson Dorian Party Barrel at the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Story of Dave Rastovich’s Unbelievable, Unmade Code Red Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs a Heavily Localized, Super Sketchy South Shore Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Skid Kids Invented the Scooter Skim, and the World Will Never Be the Same

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Surfer’s Ears vs Swimmer’s Ear: How Are They Different and How Do You Treat Them?

Nick White
Community
Inspire Courses

Mark Healey Shares Two Simple Tips To Improve Your Tube-Riding Overnight

Mark Healey
Featured
Surf

Keahi de Aboitiz and the Art of Getting Barreled a Million Different Ways

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Surf Ranch Highlight Reel With Medina, Slater, Moore, and More

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Here’s How a Ph.D. Cancer Researcher Became a Tofino-Based Photographer

Beka Shane Denter
Community
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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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