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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

Environment

Are Southern California Surfers More at Risk of Being Colonized by ‘Superbugs?’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

The Right Just Turned On Like Only The Right Can

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Taj Burrow Bet $1,000 Kelly Slater Would Beat Andy Irons in the 2005 J-Bay Final

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

These Are Ireland’s Incredible Surfing Pioneers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sharing a Barrel With Your 8-Year-Old Daughter Is the Ultimate ‘Rad-Dad’ Maneuver

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Wompy Backwash Waves Like This Are Exactly What Jamie O’Brien Was Made to Surf

The Inertia
Staff
News

72 People Had to Be Rescued In a Single Day From Rough Surf Off Volusia County

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Last-Minute Escape to Angola Turned Into One of My Best Trips Ever

Tomas Pulido Valente
Community
Surf

The Next Big Artificial Wave Is Almost Ready to Have Its Enormous Pool Filled

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

I Never Thought a Hurricane and My Camera Would Bring Me Back to Rhode Island

Andreea Waters
Community
Surf

There’s So Much to Be Gleaned from Tomo and Kelly Slater Chatting Board Design

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Have You Seen This Surfer Who Is Missing In Mexico?

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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