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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

Mother of Surfer Who Died of Brain-Eating Amoeba Is Suing BSR Cable Park in Waco

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

Surfers Answer a Burning Question About Saltwater: Why Do We Chase It?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Is Out of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach and More From the WSL’s Second Stop

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

Here’s a First Glimpse of the Hobgood Brothers Documentary ‘And Two If By Sea’

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Here’s a 12-Week Course Designed to Help You Catch More Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

I Want to See More Athletes Get Real on Social Media Like Laurie Towner Did

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

How Jadson Andre’s and Kolohe Andino’s Different Life Paths Brought Them to the Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Caroline Marks: ‘I Want to Be World Champ, I Want to Change the Sport, I Want to Inspire Young Girls’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Filipe Toledo’s Gold Coast Air Show

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and Rob Kelly Tried Surfing With a Snowboard Strapped to Their Feet

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sean Penn Says He Just Ran Into the Real-Life Jeff Spicoli in Malibu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kolohe Andino Milks California’s (Somewhat) Forgettable Winter for All It’s Worth

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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