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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

All the Bumps, Bruises, and Stories from a Beginning Surfer’s First Week of Overhead Surf

Elizabeth McKibben
Community
Surf

10 Solid Minutes of Nothing But Wedge Wipeouts

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Anderson Cooper Rides a Jet Ski with Garrett McNamara at 30-ft Nazaré

Paul Rusnak
Community
Surf

Renault Made a Very Strange Surfing Car Advertisement

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Sallas Is the Perfect Blend of Old-School Style and New-School Progression

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Emerick Ishikawa on a 10’6″ George Downing Single Fin Is Proof You Don’t Need Great Waves to Surf Beautifully

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Only Ben Gravy Could Sniff Out Four Novelty Waves at the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

How I Hoard Surfboards Without Driving My Wife Crazy (and You Can Too)

Chris Grippo
Community
Surf

Tanner Davis Created an Artificial Barreling Wave That Might Change River Surfing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Photos

22 Amazing Waves Off the Beaten Path in Chile

Dan Bielich
Community
Health

Sal Masekela Delivers a Sunscreen PSA

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: I’m a Female Surfer, and I’m Sick of Women Telling Me How to Surf!

Michele Dams
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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