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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

I’m Not Sure If I’m More Impressed By 14-Year-Old Nat Fitt’s Graceful Style or Great Attitude

Sammi Kim
Community
Surf

Super Grom Axel Rosenblad Is Proof the Future of Maui Surfing Is in Good Hands

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Takes Us Inside the DaHui Backdoor Shootout Opening Ceremony

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet the Navy Rescue Swimmer Who Turned His Experience Into a Water Safety Program

Jared Callahan
Community
Surf

Let’s Go Back to 1993, When Shane Dorian Had Hair

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Garrett McNamara Called This Course ‘Essential for Anyone That Goes Around Water’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Brad Norris Won’t Make a Single Turn This Entire Edit

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Gets Barreled on the Great Lakes in the Return of ‘Weird Waves’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Hatchet Officially Buried in Venice Leash Pull Incident

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

How This Italian Island Became a Haven for Mediterranean Surfers

Andrea Bianchi
Community
News

WSL Buys NLand Surf Park; Surf Ranch Technology Likely Coming to Austin

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Helpful Advice If You Surf Alone From a Search and Rescue Professional

Brad Milliken
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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