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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

Dave Rastovich Is More of a Dolphin Than Most Dolphins

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Newest Foot Injury Puts Him ‘In Doubt for J-Bay’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Just 13 Minutes of Pure, Raw Footage of Massive Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A History of Volcom’s Many North Shore Houses

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Big Surf, the Arizona Wave Tank Where North Shore’s Rick Kane Came From

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer, Torrey Meister, Nic Von Rupp, and Brad Flora Go Spelunking

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

40 Images From a Marathon Day at Uluwatu

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How Skateboarding Flipped Its White Male Image and Welcomed the Whole World

Iain Borden
Community
Photos

21 Photos that Prove Uluwatu Should Be a Permanent CT Fixture

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

10 Great Quotes to Celebrate World Oceans Day

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Environment

How a Surf Retreat Is Fueling Conservation in Costa Rica

Greg Gordon
Community
Inspired

Bethany Hamilton Reading to Her Son Is Gonna Give You the Feels

Aaron Lieber
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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