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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

Here’s What It Looks Like to Set a Freediving World Record at 130 Meters

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Simple Pleasures of Frosty Irish Kegs

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

2018’s Most Incredible Images

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

The CT Will End at Pipe the Next 3 Years, Or How Local Government Saved Pro Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tom Curren Surfing Perfect Waves Somewhere in California

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One Style-Filled Week at Queen’s In Waikiki

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Poopies Get Naked, Shore-Broken, and Supsquatched

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Surfrider Released the ‘State of the Beach’ Report, and the Results Are Awful

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

One Wild Month on the North Shore Packed Into Two Short Minutes

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here Are the Top 10 Most-Read Stories of 2018

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Makes Surfing Shipstern Bluff So Incredibly Dangerous

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Tom Curren’s Section In the 1990 Surf Film ‘One Step Beyond’

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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