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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

Watch This 11-Year-Old Skater Land First 1080 on Vert Ramp

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

26-Year-Old Santa Cruz Surfboard Shaper Killed in Shark Attack

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Momentum Generation: Where Are They Now?

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

This Grassroots Movement in Hawaii Turned Into Surfers Donating 2 Million Protective Masks 

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Chris Burkard Chats With Occy on the Occ-Cast

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Breaks Down Exactly What Happened on Both His Waves of the Winter

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Fickle Irish Slab Went Completely Nuts This Winter

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfers Explore Beauty of Bioluminescence via Boat (Which Was Probably the Best Way)

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Barron Mamiya’s Single Week on the North Shore Is Terrifyingly Good

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Scotland In Black and White Will Make You Want a Thicker Wetsuit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

What Does a Mentawai Islands Lockdown Look Like?

Vere Dixon Smith
Community
Surf

Dane Reynolds Releases Fresh Video and New Website, ‘Chapter 11 TV’

Joe Carberry
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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