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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

13 Minutes of Firing Rincon (the Queen of the Coast Went Off!)

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

16 Images From an All-Time Run of Swell on the North Shore

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Three Surfing World Champs Have 17 More Victories Than the Rest of the Tour Combined

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Over 100 Dolphins Joined This Hydroflyer Rider in B.C.’s Howe Sound

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Highline or Bottom Turn? Cliff Kapono Dips Into the Physics of Surfing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Recounts Harrowing Wipeout That Destroyed His Camera

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘He’s Talking, 100% Coherent’: Makai McNamara’s Father, Liam, Shares Recovery Update

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes With Jordy Smith Kicking Off the 2025 Tour on the North Shore

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

London Wave Pool Project Partners With Endless Surf

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Pipeline Session That Slapped Just About Everybody Down

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Benjamin Sanchis and a Jaws Wave That Defies the Imagination

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Posts Another Update From Insane North Shore Swell Bender

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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