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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

Occy and Shane Dorian Drove 13-Hours Through the Desert and Found Absolute Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Boat Captain Drove Through the Lineup at Lahaina Harbor Sending Surfers Scrambling

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Images of New England’s First Dark and Angry Nor’easter of the Season

Clark Leonard
Community
Surf

How Has Joana Andrade Remained a Relative Underdog in Women’s Big Wave Surfing?

Jeremy Johnson
Community
Surf

Watch This Shark Get Worked in This Slabby Left-Hand Barrel

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Fisherman Is Suing After This Insane Boat Crash

The Inertia
Staff
News

Researchers Find that Silver and Anti-Seizure Drugs Could Kill the ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Chippa Wilson Dropped One of the Best Clips We’ve Seen in Years

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Another Look at the Crazy Surf Lakes Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost Pays Tribute to the Design Legacy of the Campbell Brothers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

See the First Footage of the Newest Contender in the Wave Pool Race

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Sterling Spencer Wants to Have a Serious Talk About Depression in ‘Join the Dance’

Juan Hernandez
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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