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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

Optimizing Your Brain Health and Performance Through Nutrition

Dris Mi
Community
News

Kelly Slater Wave Co.’s New Air Section and the Race for Wave Pool Preeminence

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Who Doesn’t Love Wedge Carnage?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

15-Year-Old Australian Creates Data-Crunching App That Gives You the Likelihood of a Shark Attack

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Photographer Ben Thouard Shoots Tahiti’s Idyllic Landscapes Through Breaking Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Lamb of God and DevilDriver Frontmen Surfing In Malibu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s J.O.B. In Selfie Mode While Being Chased By a Massive Mexican Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

A Walk On Water Just Made Its First Ever Stop in Jersey

Tim Torchia
Community
Surf

The RVCA Team Goes on a Balinese Bender

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and Some Truly Massive Mexican Shacks

The Inertia
Staff
Business & Media

Your New Duds Could Help Protect the Oceans and Beaches

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Highlight Reel to End all Highlight Reels: Makua Rothman’s Winter

The Inertia
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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