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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

I Taught My 75-Year-Old Mom to Surf; Naturally, She Still Became the Teacher

Gustavo Lermen
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Drags ‘Horrible Swimmer’ Friend Out to Charge Pipe on a Kayak

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Almost Died In Surf Way Beyond My Skill Level, But I Did Learn a Few Things

Kathryn Romeyn
Community
evolve

After a Bout With Depression Cyrus Sutton Built His Life to Find Purpose in Nature

Cyrus Sutton
Community
Surf

Nias Boat Owner Explains Exactly What Happened on the Day His Boat Was Demolished

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

How Would You Turn One Person’s Trash Into a Functional Surf Craft?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Swell Window for Red Bull’s Cape Fear Competition Has Just Been Called On

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Vans Collaboration With the Van Gogh Museum Brings Vincent Van Gogh’s Art Off the Wall

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Breaking: The State of California Just Created ‘California Surfing Day’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Footage From the Foil Division of the Molokai2Oahu Race Is Hard to Comprehend

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Laurie Towner and Massive Cloudbreak Are a Match Made in Heaven

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

4 of the World’s Best Groms Just Had the Ultimate Showdown at the Surf Ranch for $10,000

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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