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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

Hidden Loophole In Founders’ Cup Sweepstakes Might Get You a Free Session at the Surf Ranch

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Rethinking Localism in the Digital Age

Simon Short
Community
Photos

22 Stunning Images from the Margaret River Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

These Fins Are Like Turbo for Your Surfboard, Inventors Say

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Is a Glimpse at the “Fickle, Sh***y, But Sometimes Beautiful” Surf of the North Sea

Yannick de Jager
Community
Surf

It’s Jason Statham vs. the Megalodon in Hollywood’s Latest Summer Shark Flick

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Highlights From a Year of Women (Literally) Pushing Big Wave Surfing to New Heights

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

I Watched a Man Drown; The Only Thing I Could Do After Was Go Home and Make Dinner

Jesse Danzig
Community
News

Watch Iconic World Champ Lisa Andersen Climb a Mountainous Wave in New Ad

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Was a Historic (Monstrous) 4-Wave Set that Rolled Through Nazaré

Pedro Miranda
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Hosts PGA Golf Stars at the Surf Ranch

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Watch These Australian Police Get Audited by Man in Gray Suit

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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