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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

Is There Anything More Idyllic Than Solo Crystalline Tube Threading?

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

An Epic Surf on Lake Ontario Is Worth Its Weight in Face Ice

Aurelien Bouche-Pillon
Community
Surf

Alex Gray and Anthony Walsh Sniff Out Heaving Barrels at the Cave

Pedro Miranda
Community
Inspired

South Florida Surf Shop Hosts Paddle Out to Honor Parkland Shooting Victims

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Mick Fanning Announces He’ll Retire After Bells

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Supporting Local Businesses (and Shapers) Keeps Surfing in the Hands of Surfers

Nick Skate
Community
Surf

The Average Surfer’s Guide to Sayulita, Mexico

Simon Short
Community
Gear

The Jeff Clark Signature Cruz Might be the Electric Bicycle You Never Knew You Needed

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Just a Taste of One of Surfing’s Most Interesting Films

The Inertia
Staff
News

Talented Young Laguna Beach Surfer Suffers Massive Head Injury While Snowboarding

Joe Carberry
Staff
Environment

Ingenious Shark Detection System Proposed for California Coastline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Amy Murphree and a Dazzling Bit of Puerto Rican Footwork

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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