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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

5 Minutes of Western Australia Locals Sending It So Hard

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

5 Tragic Deaths That Rocked the Surf and Outdoor Worlds in 2018

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Brett Barley Gives Us an Intimate Portrait of the Surf Ranch Experience

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nobody’s Ever Gone Through More Trouble to Catch Ferry Boat Waves Than Ben Gravy and Jamie O’Brien

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

North Orange County’s Other Mutant Wave Is a Wintertime Board-Eating Monster

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s New Maverick’s Edit Is Big Wave Surfing at Its Absolute Best

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Tests Out a SEAL-Inspired Course for Heavy Surf and Ocean Safety

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Films

Hunter Jones and Ryan Harris Are Two of LA Surfing’s Brightest Emerging Stars

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

An Australian University Is Offering a Course in Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

Gulf Surfers Are Getting Their Fill of Holiday Barrels

Andreea Waters
Community
Opinion

Introducing…Localism 2.0!

Kyle Thiermann
Featured
Surf

Shane Beschen Is the Ultimate Rad Dad and Family Man

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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