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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

Capitulo Perfeito Gets Green Light for Saturday

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Rob Machado: By Design’ Is a Short Film About a Pipe Master, Freesurfer, and World-Class Shaper

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Darren Handley

Matt George
Community
Surf

Developers Defy Icelandic Surfers’ Pleas to Spare a Point Break

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Photos

Nazaré Big Wave Challenge: 28 Photos From a Mind-Blowing Event

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Drops Edit of Crazy Pipeline Swell Bender

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Of Sharks and Surfers: Examining a History of Interactions

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Survivor of Indonesian Surf Boat Tragedy Details Incident In New Podcast Series

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Snakes His Own Brother at Heavy Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Had a Near-Death Experience at Firing Pipe

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Nazare Big Wave Challenge Is Live!

The Inertia
Staff
News

Italo Ferreira, Caitlin Simmers Win Surf Abu Dhabi Pro

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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