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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

Health

How Growth Mindsets and Fixed Mindsets Affect an Athlete’s Performance

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Does Skateboarding ACTUALLY Help Your Surfing and Vice Versa?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch: Aritz Aranburu Clocks a 1-Minute Barrel at Skeleton Bay

The Inertia
Staff
News

USA Surfing to Hold Olympic Training at Waco Wave Pool

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Debate: Should Surfing Become California’s State Sport?

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

John John Florence Explains Wim Hof’s 5-Step Breathing Method

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Is This a Sneak Peek at Rob Machado’s Newest Surfboard Design?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelia Moniz Logs Behind the Original Artificial Wave Machine: a Boat

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Run for the Hills… Boogie Foiling Is Upon Us

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jay Nelson’s DIY Camper Is a Thing of Beauty

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Whether It’s Giant Acid Drops or Bombing Shorebreak, Jamie O’Brien Demonstrates How Not to Tear an ACL

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

25 Images From a Historic Puerto Escondido Cup

Maria Fernanda
Community
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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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