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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

It’s Been Absolutely Pumping Across the Pond

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Slow Shutter Shots of Picture-Perfect Aussie Waves

Dan Bielich
Community
Surf

Watch 2018 ISA World Surfing Longboarding Championship Live Now!

The Inertia
Staff
Health

The Top 5 Shoulder Mobility and Strengthening Exercises to Improve Paddling

Michelle Drielsma
Community
Surf

This Jaws Wipeout Reel Will Make You Say ‘Yeah, I’m Good’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Drone Saves Two Swimmers in Historic First-Ever Rescue

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Finally Found His Ultimate Novelty Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Earth Technologies Just Became the World’s First Zero-Waste Board Factory Thanks to Worms

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Despite Mudslides and Closures, Rincon and Surrounding Area Has Been Pumping

Kevin Welti
Community
Surf

How Surfing Shapes Lives in a Tiny Beach Town in India

Cat Sarsfield
Community
Photos

Here’s a Little Taste of What Goes Into Getting the Shot at Jaws

Robin Ernst
Community
Mountain

This Is Skater Jordyn Barratt Shredding a Pool Barefoot

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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