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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

Skier Elizabeth Swaney Made the Olympics via Loophole; Here’s How That Relates to Surfing

Clayton Truscott
Community
Surf

A Deadspin Photog Compiled This Video of the World’s Best Popping Up in Slow Motion

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Good

How Rescuing a Special Dog Helped This Surfer Cope with His Past and Learn to Love

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith’s Insane 2-Minute Octotube at Skeleton Bay Is On a Whole Different Level

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Announces That Kelly Slater Is Officially Returning to the CT at J-Bay

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Surfer’s Journal Founder Steve Pezman Believes in Birdwell Beach Britches

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Coxos’ Perfection Is Why This Place Is a Portuguese Favorite

Pedro Miranda
Community
Environment

How the Royal Wedding Gave a Surfing Environmental Non-Profit a Major Bump

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Is What Winter Looks Like for California’s Kilian Garland

Jeff Chavolla
Community
Surf

Meet Eimeo Czermak, Tahiti’s 14-Year Old Phenom

Jeremie Czermak
Community
Surf

When, If Ever, Will the Shark Attack Capital of the World Implement Shark Mitigation Tech?

Kasey Schmidt
Staff
Surf

A Local’s Perspective On Just Why the Los Cabos Open of Surf Is Such a Special Event

David Flores
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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