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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

An Acclaimed Surf Photographer Landed on ‘Kook of the Day’ with This Jaws Paddle out Fail

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Matt Meola Is Still Doing Aerials That Shouldn’t Be Possible

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Mobile App Is Designed to Help Find Waves Perfect for You

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Everything Goes Entirely Wrong for This SUV That’s Stuck in the Sand

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Story Behind This Aggressive Panamanian Leash Pull Incident

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Matt Parker of Album Surfboards Makes Some of the Most Visually Stunning Craft in the Game

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Inspired

4 Years Ago, Ricardo dos Santos Gave Me My Dream Job

Bruno Zanin
Community
Surf

A Brief (But Thorough) History Lesson on Black’s Beach

Steve Cummings
Community
Surf

When Style Is a Reflection of Your Personality

Jan LaTussek
Community
Health

5 Exercises to Improve Pop Up Mobility and Strength

Michelle Drielsma
Community
Surf

Watch German Hellman Sebastian Steudtner’s Monumental Nazaré Ride of the Year Entry

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch This Wakesurfer Party-Wave With Dolphins!

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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