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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

News

Puerto Escondido to Host First Women’s Big Wave Heat Ever in Latin America

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How Has the WSL Actually Changed Its Drug Testing Policies Since Andy Irons’ Death?

J P Currie
Community
Surf

Proof That Rob Machado Is Still as Stylish as Ever (Even When He’s Going Switchfoot)

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Vans’ Newest 14-Minute Surf Flick Is Exactly How Surf Flicks Should Be Done

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Understanding the Connection Between Body and Mind and How It Impacts Performance

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

If This Doesn’t Make You Want to Go For a Good Old Fashioned Body Womp, Nothing Will

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

This Ingenious Travel Shower Might Be Exactly What You’ve Been Looking For

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How a Finless Foamie Can Turn Mediocrity Into Opportunity

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Went to Mexico With a Couple of T-Rex Suits, and It Was Hilarious

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Royal Enfield Unveils 3 Gorgeous New Custom Motorcycles at Wheels and Waves Festival

The Inertia
Staff
News

ISA Pulls No Punches in Latest Press Release: ‘SUPing Is Not Canoeing!’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Is Why Every City Surfer Needs to Own a Balance Board

Lauren Ringer
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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