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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

Here Are 5 Reasons Why Every Girl Should Surf

Kasey Schmidt
Staff
Surf

Here’s a More Hi-Fi Edit Than You Might Expect from Tyler Warren

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Ocean Plastic Is Projected to Triple in the Next Decade

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Here’s Why You Don’t Claim a Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Why the Ocean Is an Artist’s Best Blank Canvas

Chris Grundy
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Just Withdrew From the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make With Their Pop Up

Lauren Ringer
Community
Surf

10 Minutes of Some of the Most Beautiful Surf Footage Out There… and It’s From the Edit Room Floor

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

This UK Surf Company Is Searching for a Way to Make New Wetsuits from Old Ones

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Oh Look, It’s Another Teenager From Western Australia Who Absolutely Rips

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ludovic Dulou SUP Foils a Tidal Bore That Looks Like Rich, Velvety Chocolate Syrup

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Explains Exactly What Happened In the Trip Heard ‘Round the World

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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