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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

World Surf League CEO Ryan Crosby Bashes Olympic Qualification System

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Surfer Examines Robert Duvall’s Most Famous Line Ever, In One of His Most Iconic Roles

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Major Changes Are Coming to Surfing’s Olympic Qualification System

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Search for Volcano Island,’ One of the Best Surf Films in Years

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Surf in Los Angeles Has Been Heavy Lately

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Endless Surf Drops Teaser of New Wave Pool in Saudi Arabia

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kolohe Andino Escaped an Apartment Fire in Australia

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Darren Handley Goes From Blank to Board, Creating a Custom Shape for Joel Vaughan

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Olympic Surfer Gave Us His Thoughts on the Reported Qualification Changes for LA 2028

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Scotland’s Lost Shore Surf Resort Comes Out on Top in List of World’s Best Surf Parks

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bodyboarding Legend Dave Hubbard Breaks Down His 5 Favorite Maneuvers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

It Rained Enough to Go Sidewalk Surfing In Long Beach

Cooper Gegan
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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