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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

Photos

9 of Kelly Slater’s Personal Photos From J-Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 Reasons Everybody Should Be Bodysurfing More

Matty Weiler
Community
Photos

Teahupo’o Just Went XXL In Classic Fashion

Romuald Pliquet
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Foiling in a Long Beach Lagoon Is Proof He’s an Absolute Nut

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Have You Been Totally Burned??

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Evel Knievel Getting Real Radical for 4th of July

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bo Bridges’ Knack for First Light Made Him King of South Bay Whimsy

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

Filipe Toledo Just Won the Corona Open J-Bay

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Surfing: Is It Really Worth It?

Matt Beahan
Community
Environment

It’s Official! Hawaii Passes First Ever Ban on Reef Harming Sunscreens

Katie Day
Community
Surf

NYC Vlogger Drone Surfs in the East River to Escape the Summer Heat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Joel Parkinson Break the News to Mick Fanning and Occy That He’s Retiring

Alexander Haro
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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