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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

Rincon Party Wave: A Pod of Dolphins, a Surf Mat, and Two Surfers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Surfed Madeira’s ‘Biggest Swell of the Decade’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

New Jersey Was Every Bit As Good Last Week As You Were Told

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ryan Callinan Surfed Abu Dhabi Pro On Broken Leg, Will Miss Portugal

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Orlando Bloom Paddled Almost Directly Over a Great White Shark

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Explores Pipeline’s Second Reef in Latest Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Cyclone Alfred Flip a Jet Ski at Kirra

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Randomly Good Southern California Surf Clips

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Australian Surfer Missing, Presumed Dead After Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Puerto Escondido, Mexico Selected to Become the Newest World Surfing Reserve

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tyler Wright Speaks Up About Surf Violence Against Women

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Lawsuit Accuses ‘Moana’ of Copying Story About Surfer Boy

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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