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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

Mark Zuckerberg Donated $1 Million to Kauai’s Flood Relief Efforts

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Rescue at Nazare Last Week Did Not Go As Planned

Shannon Reporting
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Kelly Slater’s Wave Looks Like After the Renovations

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Dylan McWilliams Was Attacked by Both a Bear and a Shark Less Than a Year Apart

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

How Waves Help This Man Cope with the Trauma of Photographing in Armed Combat Zones

Guillermo Cervera
Community
Surf

This Is the Unlikely Story of How Exploring Baja Led to the Discovery of Cloudbreak

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

How to Surf on Rail with Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brett Archibald’s Surf Trip Horror Story: 28 Hours Alone and Lost at Sea

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Walsh Gives Back to His Maui Community with This Surf Contest Entirely for Kids

Kelly Estrella
Community
Surf

Brianna Cope Opens Up About the Birth Defect She’s Struggled with Her Entire Life

Katie Walsh
Community
Surf

This Home Video of Dane Reynolds Skating in Bakersfield Will Make You Appreciate His Art Even More

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith and a Few (Maybe) Could-Have-Been 10s If Not for Shark Hysteria in WA

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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