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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

These Are the Top 10 Waves of the Winter

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

RVCA Asks: Who’s Your Favorite Pipe Surfer?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Free Divers Defy Science — and We Still Don’t Really Understand How They Go So Deep

Kevin Fong
Community
News

IOC Confirms Olympic Qualification Scheme for Surf; Max 4 Surfers per Country

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Mason Ho Seeks out the North Shore’s Wildest (and Weirdest) Waves

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

4 Extremely Offensive, Non-PC Surf Lessons That Sensitive Beginners Should NOT Read

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watching Maria Petersson Surf the Arctic Will Make Your Face Numb

Pontus Palsson
Community
News

Navy Dropping Serious Cash to Research Surfing’s Impact on PTSD

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto’s Triple Tube Perfect 10 at Kirra

The Inertia
Staff
Gear

#RADGEAR: These Shades Are Virtually Indestructible and Every Pair Equals 20 Trees Planted

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Rapper/Chef Action Bronson Boogie Boards Blizzard Conditions in NYC

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Miguel Blanco Swapped Another European Winter for Tropical Bliss

Pedro Miranda
Community
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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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