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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

Watch a Man Impressively Mix a Cocktail While Wake Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

I Must Confess: ‘I Do Not Like Spearfishing’

Kyle Thiermann
Featured
Surf

10 Minutes at the Wedge With All the Play-By-Play Hoots from the Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

You Have to Watch John John Florence’s New Edit, ‘Space,’ Right Now

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kael Walsh’s ‘Obsolete’ Is a Picture Perfect Formula for the Modern Surf Edit

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

‘Life-Threatening’ Hurricane Florence Is Barreling Toward the Carolinas

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

The Surf Ranch Pro: A Backstage Pass to Surfing’s Future Viewed Through My Lens

Romuald Pliquet
Community
Surf

Did Maverick’s Force the WSL to Pony Up an Estimated $1.4 Million for Pay Equality?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

A Southern California Reminder That Sometimes, Perfection Is Right Down the Road

Kevin Welti
Community
Surf

Never Before Seen Footage of Kelly Slater on the Cymatic In Hawaii

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Dos and Don’ts of Angling Your Board for Late Takeoffs

Lauren Ringer
Community
Surf

The Mystery of Dave Rastovich’s Dolphin Summoning Powers

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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