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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

This Is What It’s Actually Like to Attend the Founder’s Cup at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

This Is Exactly How You Shouldn’t Learn to Surf

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

See the Very First Glimpses of the New Waco Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Opinion: Now Is the Perfect Time for a Rebel Surf Tour

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Allow Chippa Wilson and Nathan Fletcher to Sell You on a Panamanian Vacay

The Inertia
Staff
News

Paige Alms Is Trying to Qualify for 2020 Olympics as a Canadian

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

Creative Lines That Fuse Inspiration From Music and Surf

Alexandra Siebert
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina’s Ridiculously Good Wave Pool Warmup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Brazilian Man Has Spent 22 Years Living Inside an Incredibly Intricate Sand Castle

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kalani Robb Is Doing Reef Grinds Now

The Inertia
Staff
News

Video of Volcano Erupting and its Aftermath on Hawaii’s Big Island Evoke Apocalyptic Scenes

The Inertia
Staff
Business & Media

Uhh, Surfline Now Has a Report for Kelly’s Surf Ranch

Dylan Heyden
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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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