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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

Gear

This Incredibly Simple Board-Hanging System Is Actually Genius

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Adam D’Esposito’s Family Is Crowdfunding to Set Up a Scholarship For His Daughter

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Parts of Indonesia Rocked By 7.5 Earthquake Followed by 10-Foot Tsunami

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Wedge Season Is Far From Over

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

Is Surf Wax Toxic? Here’s Why You Should Buy Eco-Friendly Wax

Derek Dodds
Community
Surf

We’re Honored to Help Make Sindy’s Dreams Come True

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont and Nuno Santos Just Scored Nazaré’s First Day of the New 2018 Season

Gustavo Lermen
Community
Surf

This Winter the Women Will Have Their Day at the Bay

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Surf Culture Hub That Is Newport Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Shane Sykes Is a Man from ZAF With a Penchant for Perfectly Sculpted A-Frames

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Why Would a Seal Slap a Kayaker in the Face With an Octopus?

The Inertia
Staff
News

Adam ‘Biff’ D’Esposito, the Surfer Missing in Mexico, Has Been Found Dead In Rosarito

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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