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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

Erwin Bliss Flies South to Escape the Doldrums of a French Winter

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Instagram Account Dedicated to the Best and Worst Claims in Surf Is a Must Follow

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

One of Those Days In Newport Where Everybody Gets a Barrel

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

Here’s Some Vintage Occy For Your Viewing Pleasure

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Spectacular Nias Edit Is So Worth the Wait

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Was So Nervous About This Stunt That He Puked on the Side of the Road

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

20 Barrels and Hidden Slabs Up and Down the Coast of Brazil

Luiz Blanco
Community
Surf

Skeleton Bay Is Still the Pinnacle and Epitome of Surfing’s Greatest Pursuit

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch This Guy Hydrofoil Across a Centuries-Old French Aqueduct

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Gerry Lopez Surfing Uluwatu in 1975 Is an Absolutely Beautiful Thing

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Understanding What a Healthy Competitive Mindset Is for Surfing

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Following Recent Collab between Tesla and …Lost, Someone Is Selling a $15,000 Surfboard on Craigslist

Dylan Heyden
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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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