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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

Koa Rothman Surfs Two Days of Pipeline Perfection

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Teens Arrested in San Diego County After ‘Train Surfing’ Video Goes Viral

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater on Diet, Training, Motivation, and Future Plans

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s at Its Finest: One Year Later, Luca Padua Breaks Down a Historic Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Meteotsunami Kills 1, Injures 35 on Argentina Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Perfect Chapter Tube-Riding Contest Adds Indonesia and Mozambique

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Red Bull Picks Up 14-Year-Old Phenom Surfer Tya Zebrowski

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

7 Minutes of Some of the Best Surf of the Los Angeles Winter

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Olympic Surfer Miguel Tudela Suspended 16 Months Due to An Alleged Steroid Medical Error

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Video: Storm Hurls Israeli Kitesurfer 500 Feet to Death

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and the Triumphant Return of the SUPsquatch

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Video: Surfer Stranded on Rock For 30 Hours Rescued

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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