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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

These Humpback Whales in Puget Sound Freaked This Woman Out So Bad She Called 911

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Listen to This South African Surfer’s Hilarious Message to a Paddleboarder Whose Board He Damaged

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shorebreak Insanity With Jamie O’Brien and the Rest of the Crew

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Fundraiser to Help a 13-Year-Old Shark Attack Victim Smashed $20,000 Goal in a Single Day

The Inertia
Staff
News

Maya Gabeira Awarded Guinness World Record for Surfing Nazaré Behemoth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

Mainland Mexico Closed Out Summer With a Bang

Daniela Caram
Community
News

US Supreme Court Refuses to Take Up Martins Beach Case; Public Access Upheld

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Gear

Gear We Test: Patagonia’s Eco-Friendly Rubber Is Now Fair Trade

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

14 Enormous Waves From the Women’s Biggest Wave World Record Category of the Big Wave Awards

The Inertia
Staff
News

CDC Investigating Waco Wave Pool for ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ After New Jersey Surfer Dies

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Inflatable Artificial Reef Technology Could Revolutionize Surfing; If It Works, That Is

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

There’s Actually a Point Break-Inspired Bells Beach 50-Year Storm Invitational That Only Runs When Conditions Are Perfect

Alexander Haro
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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