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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

Photos

I’ve Visited Puerto Rico Twice Since Hurricane Maria; Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Go

Rich Brooks
Community
Surf

More Waco Wave Pool Madness with Jamie O’Brien, Cheyne Magnusson, and Ben Gravy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Seth Moniz’s Backflip Was Actually a 540, and Why We Need Consistency in Naming Tricks

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Photos

How This Italian Island Became Known as the ‘Mediterranean Hawaii’

Stefano Atzeni
Community
Health

How Dedicated Are You to Surfing Your Best?

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Surfing Dog Burns Santa Cruz Locals But No One Cares

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Thor Gets the Call Up to Surf Kelly’s Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Health

6 Steps of Successful Goal Setting for Better Surfing

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Keahi de Aboitiz and His Kite Gimbal Make This Ride Look Insane

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Comprehensive Guide to a Siargao Family Surf Trip

Camille Cunningham
Community
Surf

Watch Margot Robbie Surf in This Nissan Ad Promoting Sustainability

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Seth Moniz’s Backflip Heard ‘Round the World and the Future of Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
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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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