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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

Slurpee Waves Are Back; Watch Near-Frozen Rollers Over Lake Michigan

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

These Are Some of the Biggest Waves I’ve Filmed

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina Becomes a Partner in Real Estate Company Building Wave Pools

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Cam Scott Will Blow Your Mind With His Finless Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Analyzed the Pipeline Final and Says Leo Fioravanti Was Underscored

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Lit Up Pipe in Between Contest Days

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Sunset Beach Was Going Off During the Pipe Pro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Scored Uncrowded Pipeline During the Super Bowl

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Koa Smith, Griffin Colapinto, Kelly Slater in a North Shore Super Session

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Two American Tourists Bitten by Shark in Bahamas

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Top 5 WTF Moments in Bali Surf Lineups From 2024

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

3 Storylines to Follow at the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
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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