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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

Kai Lenny Has a Penchant for Laughing in Death’s Face

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

5 Crimes From the Worlds of Surf and Mountain Sports You Might Not Have Heard Of

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

This Island Is a Bonafide Paradise for Mediterranean Surfers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Argentina Is the Underrated Surf Trip I Never Thought I’d Take

Mike Denning
Community
Gear

Bodysurfer Recovers Apple Watch Six Months After Losing It in the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Can Vote Right Now to See Who Qualifies for the Relik Longboard World Tour

Sam George
Featured
Surf

With Two Sports Emmy Nominations, Here’s How ‘Momentum Generation’ Transcended Surf

J.D. Kleinke
Community
Comedy

How a Co2 Vest Should’ve Landed Nathan Florence on a TSA No-Fly List

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet Kassia Meador’s Adorable 14-Year-Old Pup, Iruka

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Giant, ‘Point Break’-Like Swell Predicted For Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Later This Week

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch This Guy Crack a Surf Ski Kayak in Half as He Paddles Out

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How a 17-Year-Old Photog Was Given a $100,000 Camera, Broke It, and Got a Cover Shot

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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