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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

Search Suspended for Jet Ski Driver Who Disappeared on the North Shore

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

It’s Been a Stale Start for American Men on the 2026 Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Pro Wrestler Sol Ruca Reveals How Surfing Helps Her in the Ring

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey Demonstrates Album Surf’s Newest Technology: Exo Flex

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Female Surfer Statue Scrapped in Santa Cruz as Backers Shift to Capitola

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Photographer Ed Sloane Shares Update on Wildlife Attack During New Zealand Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The WSL Partnered With a Dating App to Connect Surfers

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Brazilian Surfer Pierced in Heart by Needlefish While Surfing Pavones

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surf Slang and Its Origins

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

After New Zealand and Australia, 5 Thoughts on the State of the Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Australian Spearfisherman Killed by Shark, Second Attack in Just Over a Week

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and Zeke Szekely Surfed Some of the Best Ferry Waves They’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
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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