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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

News

Big Wave Surfer Keali’i Mamala Arrested, Charged With 25 Offenses, Including Unlawful Imprisonment

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfer Catches Wave of His Life on $20 Board That Once Belonged to Mick Fanning’s Brother

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

What I Learned About My Surfing While Riding Waves Deliriously Sick

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Gold Coast Officials Threaten $16K Fines for Surfers Ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s Arrival

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The WSL Removed Anat Lelior’s Israeli Flag While She Competed in Morocco

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Makai McNamara Shares Overwhelmingly Positive Message After Release from Hospital

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

After Filipe Toledo’s Collision With Water Photographer, 2 Industry Pros Weigh In

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Took Lickings During Cyclone Alfred’s All-Time Run of Waves

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kirra Goes Nuts: Parko, Jack Robinson, and One Crazy Double Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Album Surf Created an Ode to Clay Marzo

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Gearoid McDaid Had a Hectic Tow Session at This Irish Slab

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Cyclone Alfred Is Creating Absolutely Insane Waves at Kirra

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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