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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: Vicariously Surf Black’s Beach in VR

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s A Picture-Perfect Desert Point Double-Barrel to Get You Through Hump Day

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Video of Ian Walsh Enduring a Jaws Hold-Down Gave Me Anxiety

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Features

Opinion: Foilboarding Just Doesn’t Make Cents

Will Taylor
Community
Environment

The Birthplace of Skimboarding, Victoria Beach, California, Is Under Threat

Mandy Sackett
Community
Surf

Meet Gearoid McDaid: ‘The Best Surfer to Ever Come Out of Ireland’

Craig Butler
Community
Surf

Here’s an Abbreviated History of the Evolution of Wave Pools

The Inertia
Staff
News

First Wave Pool to Use Greg Webber’s Technology Gets Initial Approval

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Occy’s Interview With Gerry Lopez Is an Absolute Must-Watch for Anyone Who Loves Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is There Anything More Exciting Than Massive Mexican Beach Breaks?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Says He’s Lucky a Drone Filmed His Skeleton Bay Wave: ‘It Was So Long I Couldn’t Remember What Happened’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Derrick Disney Is Making Some of the Most Interesting Surfboards You’ve Seen

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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