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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

Arts

Tom Wegener’s Love for Wooden Alaias Will Make You a Fan of all Things Finless

Dean Saffron
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina and Italo Ferreira ‘Do Not Feel Safe Training and Competing’ In WA

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

A Man Who Owed $500k in Child Support Disappeared on His Paddleboard in Florida

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Sure-Fire Alternative Methods to Prevent Shark Attacks

The Inertia
Staff
News

WSL Calls off Margaret River Pro for Tuesday Due to Shark Situation

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Santa Cruz-Based Foam Company Hopes to Make Surfboard Blanks from Seafood Waste

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

4 Minutes of 4 Dudes Chasing Shorebreak Barrels

Chris Monroe
Community
Surf

Of Course Laird Hamilton Rescued 15 Little Girls From Kauai’s Flooding

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

J-Bay Is the Perfect Canvas for Power Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Josie Prendergast’s Letter to Her First Love: Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Rolling Around on the Floor Like This Will Loosen Up Your Spine (and Improve Your Surfing)

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

A Brand New Surf Destination in Fiji Is About to Open Its Doors

Juan Hernandez
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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