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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

Blind Surfer Pete Gustin Once Got Attacked for Not Seeing Another Wave Rider

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfs Tidal Bore in Nova Scotia, Almost Loses Teammate in Mud Pit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Wedge, Huntington, Trestles, Malibu: 10 Minutes of Footage From a Massive South Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

6 Big Questions Ahead of the WSL’s Rio Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Says This Was the Most Dangerous Surf Session of His Life

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Australian Shark Attack Leaves Swimmer With Amputated Arm, Reopens Shark-Cull Debate

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Australian Shark Attack Hotspot You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Mikey February Scoring Firing Malibu on June 9th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Massive Swell Creates Southern California Novelty Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Surfed What Many Thought Was Puerto Escondido’s Biggest Swell In a Decade

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

El Salvador Pro: Carissa Moore Goes Back-to-Back, Leo Fioravanti Finally Gets His CT Win

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Malibu and a Big South Swell: Endless Rides and a Thousand Drop-ins

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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