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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

5 Random Things About Surfing That Really Annoy Me

Pat Pemberton
Community
Surf

The Poetry of 18-Months of Slab Hunting Distilled Into a 20-Minute Visual Tour de Force

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Pedro Scooby Suffers Near-Drowning on Opening Day at Nazaré

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

J.O.B.’s Suddenly Really Into Boogie Boarding; Swims Right Out to Firing Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Musings on the Romance and Consequence of Being ‘Kissed’ By the Reef

Trevor Bradford
Community
Surf

URBNSURF in Melbourne Just Unveiled Its Slab Wave Dubbed ‘The Beast’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Close to Home on a 6’9″ Mayhem

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Has 3 Simple Tips for Better Turning Technique to Set Up the Rest of Your Wave

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows Gray Whale Casually Passing Beneath Surfers at Doheny

The Inertia
Staff
News

49 Years Ago Oregon Officials Used Dynamite to Blow Up a Whale on a Florence Beach

The Inertia
Staff
News

ABC Picks Up Surfing Reality Show Set at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Dani Burt’s Inspirational Journey From Near-Fatal Accident To World Champion

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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