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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

Rob Machado Designed a Longboard

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Gabby Reece Explains Her Theory on Why Laird Hamilton Got So Much Hate

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Marie Washes Up Dead Body on Malibu Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Surfer Fought Off a Shark Attack on Oahu’s South Shore

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Gen Alpha Surfer Drops a 6-7 Claim, Judges Drop a 6.67 Score

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Wife, Brother of Slain Surfer Describe Search Through Baja California

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Shows Damage to Laguna Beach Coastline in New Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny, Luca Padua Explain How Smaller Waves are Actually More Likely to Kill You

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Caio Ibelli Wins 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

João Chianca Broke His Foot at Cloudbreak, Still Plans to Compete at Trestles

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

JetBlue Made a Surfer Leave His Board in an Airport Trash Can

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Marie Turned Malibu On and Every Los Angeles Surfer Was There

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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