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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

Is Uncrowded Surf the New ‘Firing?’

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Thinks This Is His ‘Best Pipeline Edit Ever’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

WSL Lifts Ban On Portugal’s Vasco Ribeiro, Then Reverses Decision

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Makai McNamara Pulled From Pipeline Surf in Dramatic Rescue

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Dodges ‘Human Obstacle Course’ at Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Films Epic Three-Day Nazaré Swell in ‘Massive’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Body Found by San Diego Surfer Identified as Missing Kayaker

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Cam Richards Is $26,000 Richer After Winning Portugal’s Perfect Chapter

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

These Surfers Had Conversations With Random People Using Lines From ‘Point Break’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Shares a Heartfelt Tribute to Shaper Tommy Peterson

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Raw Drone Footage From a Classic Sunset Session at Pipeline

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch Matthew McConaughey Try His Hand at the Surf Ranch

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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