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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

Nathan Florence Narrates a Drone’s-Eye View of Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Surfed a Massive Outer Reef, and Waimea Bay, on the XL Thanksgiving Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Carlos Burle Suffers Scary Hold Down at Nazaré; Blames Handheld Camera for Complicating Rescue

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Kai Lenny Started Winter Off With an Irish Slab Hunt

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jaws Lights Up as Season’s First XL West Swell Hits Maui

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surfer Still Hasn’t Gotten Refund After Airline Ran Over His Boards With a Stair Car

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Howling Offshores Create Insanely Long Barrels in Cape Town, South Africa

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Registered to Compete in the Pipe Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Giving Thanks for a Left Coast Surfing Life

Brian Sousa
Community
Features

‘On a Rising Swell’ Dives Into a Small Stretch of Florida Coast With a Big Impact on Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Zack Flores Has 5 Tips That Every DIY Surfboard Shaper Needs to Know

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Punta Galea Big Wave Event Gets the Yellow Light for Saturday

Evan Quarnstrom
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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