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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

Pipeline Lineup Steamrolled by Huge Second Reef Cleanup Set

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sterling Spencer Explains the Difference Between ‘Barney’ and ‘Kook’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey’s First ‘Proper Second Reef’ Pipeline Day In Three Winters

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nicolas Cage Thriller ‘The Surfer’ Drops Full Trailer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo and an Album Assym Are a Match Made in Heaven

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Surfer Was Killed in a Fishing Boat Accident in Chile

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

WRV Mourns Passing of Beloved Shaper Mike Doyle

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Welcomes Newborn Olena Lililehua Untermann

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Casually Ollies Photographer at Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Delivers Punchy New Edit ‘High Frequency’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

‘North Shore’ Star Matt Adler on the Enduring Legacy of One of Surfing’s Most Iconic Films

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Is Uncrowded Surf the New ‘Firing?’

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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