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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

10 Images From a Moody Opening Weekend at the Tahiti Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

4 Takeaways From 2 Bombing Days at the Tahiti Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and a Magical 9-Point Ride at Blustery Teahupo’o

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Beloved Surf Photographer Hank Foto Passes Away

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and a Desert Point Padang Padang Cup Warm-Up Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Tore Up Lowers During Hurricane Genevieve

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Tahiti Pro Warmup Sessions From Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Democratic Congressional Candidate Knocked Out in Beach Fight

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Swimmer Remains Insanely Calm as 6 Great Whites Inspect Him

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Cutting Diver’s Air Supply in Lobster Fishing Dispute

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim McKenna: 2026 Tahiti Pro Could Unfold Like the Infamous ‘Code Red’ Swell of 2011

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

How to Hang 10 Like a Pro With Bella Eberz

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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