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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

Would You Brave Icy Scottish Tubes and Camp Out Solo for This View?

Ian Battrick
Community
Business & Media

Vans/Reef/North Face Parent Company Signs Letter Urging Trump to Reconsider China Tariffs

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Health

The Benefits of Pilates Training for Surfers

Kim Kuznitz
Community
Surf

Here’s What Albee Layer Endures for All Those Insane Clips

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

 24, 5’11”, and 169 Pounds: The Perfect Age, Height, and Weight for Pro Surfing

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Mountain

Taro Tamai Has a Lifetime of Wisdom and Philosophies for Man’s Connection to Nature

Max Houtzager
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Just Introduced a Brand New Surfboard Design

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Read Kelly Slater’s Touching Tribute to Eddie Aikau on the 40th Anniversary of His Death

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Seabass Attained Legend Status with This Single Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

The NSW Shark Net Trial Results Are Going to Seriously Piss Off Conservationists

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

10-Year-Old Kepa Mendia Has Some Serious Moxie

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Spring Is Springing, and This Video Will Make You So Happy Winter Is Almost Over

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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