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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

Health

How I Became an Accidental Advocate for Riding Out Waves of Depression

Simon Short
Community
Gear

An Incredibly Simple Guide to Properly Washing Your Stinky Wetsuit

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

South Korea Breaks Ground on ‘World’s Largest Surf Park’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Joel Tudor and the Art of Narrowly Avoiding Getting Skewered at Crowded Malibu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Unreleased ‘Vintage’ Kelly Slater In His Prime

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Just Spent 24 Hours in a 4/3 Wetsuit

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Los Angeles’ Recent Winter Was a Tale of Two Seasons

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

British Photographer Recreates ‘Jaws’ Poster With Perfectly Timed Photo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Sunny Garcia Montage From the Early ’90s Courtesy of Taylor Steele

The Inertia
Staff
News

Grant ‘Twiggy’ Baker Just Joined a Bodysurfing Team

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Taken Meters From Australia’s Bondi Beach Shows Great White Chomping on Fish

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Styles Out on a West African Right-Hander That Looks Curiously Familiar

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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