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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

News

Hurricane Michael Just Gifted Some Barrels to Alabama Surfers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

‘Surfer Dan’ Shows Why Being a Michigan Surfer Is Beautifully Horrendous

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Derek Hynd’s Relationship With Surfing Is Something Every Surfer Needs to Experience

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tommy Witt Longboarding at Firing Lower Trestles

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Surfing Golden Retriever Is Just So Casual

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Trailer for ‘Beyond the Noise’ Is a Work of Art

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny’s Next-Level Hydrofoiling at Hossegor

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Torren Martyn Makes the Strongest Case for Surfing a Twin Fin

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman’s Early Season Pipe Session Was Unreal

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Salty Crew Does Portugal: CJ Hobgood’s ‘Best Surf In 3 Years’

The Inertia
Staff
News

CDC Detects Naegleria Fowleri at BSR Cable Park; Waco Pool Statement Contradicts Findings

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Why I Took 5 Flights, Sat Through 4 Layovers, and 2 Bus Rides for a Trade Show

Mark Sawyer-Chu
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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