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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

Watch the Moment a Retiring Naval Commander’s Family Surprised Him with a Day at the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Inspired

Alex Gray Is Holding a Sibling Loss Therapy Day Saturday to Share His Story and Help Others

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Study Analyzed Over 4,000 World Tour Waves to See if Surfers Really Do Perform Better on Their Frontside

Jannik Dörr
Community
Photos

You Don’t Ignore the Lake Ontario Forecast When It Calls for Freezing Cold Waves

Aurelien Bouche-Pillon
Community
Mountain

Pay to Play: Which Action or Outdoor Sport Is Most Likely to Kill You?

Aaron Bible
Community
Surf

This Is the Story of Ben Carlson, the Only U.S. Lifeguard to Lose His Life in the Line of Duty

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tom Curren and Tom Wegener Could Be Ushering in a New Era of Surfboard Design

J P Currie
Community
Photos

15 Images From a Not-So-Typical Visit to Peru

Daniela Caram
Community
News

World Surf League Cancels Margaret River Pro After Pair of Shark Attacks

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Bone-Chilling Footage Has Emerged From Shark Attack in Western Australia Yesterday

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

The Great Group Shred Debate: How Many Friends Does it Take to Ruin a Day on the Hill?

Chris Grippo
Community
Surf

North Shore Community Reeling After Tragic Death of Chas Chidester

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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