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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

Watch Clay Marzo Surf a Soft-Top Over a Very Sketchy Reef

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Watch Jacob Szekely Attempt to Surfboard Down a Mountain

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

More People Should Be Talking About the Perfect Chapter Contest Roster

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Surfed Massive Jaws on a 7’6″ Mini Gun

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Alan Cleland Broke the Championship Tour Barrier; Will Mexican Surfing Follow?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

13-Year-Old Kamiel Deraeve, a Terrible Nazaré Wipeout, and a Spectacular Rescue

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Tested His Coldwater Endurance While Surfing in Nova Scotia

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Through the Glass Barrel: The Story of San Clemente Surf Artist Perry Faanes

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Surf School Files Lawsuit Against City of Newport Beach, California

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Desert Point, Morocco: 6 Minutes of Average Joes Scoring a Perfect Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Demonstrates the Easiest Way to Paddle Out at Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfs His Own Personal ‘Wave Pool’ Made By New Jersey Dredging Project

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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