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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

Jared Mell and a Day at Malibu Will Either Thrill or Frighten

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Everything You Need to Know to Surf One of Mexico’s Finest Waves

Derek Dodds
Community
Surf

This Miniature Island Sandbar in the Mentawais Might Actually Be Heaven

Natsuko Shibata
Community
Surf

Welcome to Raglan, a Tiny Town With a Giant Soul

Sara Guix
Community
Surf

Laird on How Drinking Two Bottles of Wine a Night Nearly Ended His Marriage

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

Kalani Robb Just Created the Surfing Emoji Game

Chris Monroe
Community
Surf

Welcome to Newmibia

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

You Wish Your Dog Could Dive For Lobster Like This Lab

The Inertia
Staff
Disruptors

Disruptors: George Downing Changed the Game and Left It Better Off

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Quick and Dirty Guide to Building out Your Quiver

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Tour the Inside of This DIY Surf Van and You’ll Forget It’s Not a Studio Apartment

Birk Haaland
Community
Surf

New York Cold Doesn’t Bother Me with Sunset Surfs Like This

Etan Blatt
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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