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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

Jamie O’Brien and Kelly Slater Are Always the Ones to Watch at Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

One Surfing Activist Will Win an All-Expenses Paid Trip to Namotu Island

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Crosby Colapinto Back in the Water After Brutal Elbow Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Goes on Spiritual Journey Riding Vintage Boards

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfs ‘$20-Million Wave Pool’ Made by Dredging Project

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch John John Florence (and More) Scoring Heavy Backdoor

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Two Minutes of Stylish Longboarding Shot From Above

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Surf Psychology: Thoughts on Riding the Highs and Lows of Your Surfing Life

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Makua Rothman Discusses the Gritty Side of Growing Up on the North Shore

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Watch Cyclone Alfred Give Everyday Kirra Surfers the Best Waves of Their Lives

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Cyclone Alfred, Kirra, and Jack Robinson Are a Match Made in Heaven

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Designed His Most High-Performance Shortboard Ever

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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