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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

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
Surf

The ‘Unicorn Session’: When We Score a Magic Day Against All the Odds

Chris Dodds
Community
Surf

Brad Domke’s New Web Series Flashes Back to the Moment He Started His Skim/Surf Fusion

Dylan Palmer
Community
Surf

Bethany Hamilton Surfs the Waco Wave Pool With Ryan Burch and Co.

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Keala Kennelly Is the Role Model I Always Wanted as a Grom

Craig Butler
Community
News

Bethany Hamilton Gets the Nod to Compete in the Upcoming Surf Ranch Pro

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Jack Robinson Just Won the 2018 Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang in Stunning Form

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

We Recommend You Stop What You’re Doing and Watch Padang Padang’s ‘Millenial Swell’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Books for Children Who Love Adventure Sports

Ashley Norris
Community
Surf

Indo’s Expecting a ‘Swell of the Decade’ and Here’s What Josh Kerr, Jack Robinson, and Others Are Saying

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

A Local’s Guide to Surviving the US Open, Or Why $2,500 VIP Passes Are an Absolute Racket

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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