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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

New York Times Columnist Blasts Recent Hollister Ranch Settlement

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Breaking News: Uluwatu Ravaged by Huge Fire

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

Sebastian Steudtner Created a Fully Functional Gym That You Can Carry In a Backpack

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Things Surfing Last Week’s Swell in Indo Taught Me

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

This Is What It Looks Like When Rob Machado and Todd Glaser Get a Morning Lineup to Themselves

Steve Cummings
Community
News

Nias Added to WSL’s Event Schedule

The Inertia
Staff
News

Proposed Ban on Surfing Northern Half of Bondi Beach Outrages Surfing Community

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, a Supsquatch, and a Giant Inflatable Flamingo

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Michigan Man Goes for First Surf Ever at Surf Ranch and Gets Barreled

Kasey Schmidt
Staff
Surf

Andy Nieblas and Levi Prairie Surf Like Awesome Weirdos

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Without Surf Shops or Materials, Life Is Hard for Cuba’s 150 Surfers

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Taj Burrow Gets Foamy In Indonesia

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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