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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

Occy Puts On an Epic Display Behind the Rock at Snapper

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

What Are These Strange Things on the Back of Kai Lenny’s Boards?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tyler Warren Styling Beautifully on a 10’1

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Rob Machado Ripping on a Board Glassed with Wool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

10 Questions with Shaping Legend Britt Merrick

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Goes Mach Speed Down the Sewer Drain on a Giant Pink Peacock

The Inertia
Staff
News

Kelly Slater’s Business Partner Jeff Bizzack Is the Latest Bust in the College Admissions Scandal

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Brief Look at What Makes France’s Most Famous Surf Town So Special

The Inertia
Staff
Good

SurfAid Cup Surf Ranch Raises Over $215K For Non-Profit’s Programs in Indo and Mexico

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Good

Here’s a Heartfelt Reminder That a Day in the Ocean Can Be a Profoundly Impactful Thing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Can Download Craig Anderson and Dion Agius’s New Film for Free

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Diego Cadena and Diego Mignot Find Pacific Coast Gems on the Drive to Puerto

Daniela Caram
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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