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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

Photos

The Next Generation of Californian Longboarders Are an Inspiration

Cameron
Community
Surf

2 Minutes of Dudes Getting Wrecked in SoCal Shorebreak

Chris Monroe
Community
Surf

The Rise of the Mongrel; Or, How Mikey Wright Took Down Two World Champs

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

Pete Devries Dazzles in the Foreground of Some of the Prettiest Backdrops

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Puerto Escondido’s Latest Bit of Madness by Drone

Steve Mara
Community
Surf

This Is What Happens When You See Puerto in Person for the First Time

Steve Cummings
Community
News

Filipe Toledo’s 9.67 at Snapper Rocks Was a Sight to Behold

The Inertia
Staff
Health

What You Should Know About Surfing (Literally) Making You Sick

Spencer Ash
Community
Surf

Brazilian World Champion Phil Rajzman Stuffs a Performance Log in a Thumping Tube

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Mechanics of Snapper Rocks

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s Philmar and PJ Alipayo Making Cloud 9 Their Personal Playground

Mark Suarkeo
Community
Surf

Here’s What Happens When You Attach a Surfboard to a Hang Glider

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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