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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 Patience the Most Important Surfing Virtue?

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Jackson Dorian Having His Way With the Wavegarden Lab

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfboard Baggage Fees For Every Airline In 2025

Nikolai Barkats
Community
Environment

Baja California Surf Breaks Could Be Wiped Out by Port Expansion

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Look at How Surfing Small Waves Can Be Dangerous Too

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Got Tubed in Sub-Zero Nova Scotia Waters

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Launches YouTube Channel With ‘Plus 27’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Morocco’s Dracula Was All Time on January 26th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Just Surfed the Biggest Wave He’s Ever Ridden

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Big Wave Surfer Pedro Scooby Launches OnlyFans

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Portugal’s Perfect Chapter Surf Contest Announces Efforts to Go Carbon Neutral in 2025

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Former License Holder for Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom Files for Bankruptcy

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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