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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

Ryan Burch Just Made It Easier To Get One of His Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Horizon Bodysuit: How a Chance Encounter on a Sailing Trip Led to an Essential Women’s Garment

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Surf Ponchos, Reviewed

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Will Sileo
Staff
News

Jackson ‘Jacko’ Graham, Rising Gold Coast Surf Star, Passes Away at 22

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Marco Mignot Wins Rookie of the Year at Lexus Tahiti Pro

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Teenage Surfing Phenom Erin Brooks Clinches WSL Rookie of the Year

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

How Were the Waves in L.A.’s South Bay This Good in August?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Environment

Mark Zuckerberg’s Growing Kauai Estate Is Built on a Burial Ground, Worrying Locals

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Jack Robinson, Molly Picklum Win Tahiti Pro In All-Aussie Sweep

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Canoe Surfing Family Endures Brutal Shorebreak Wipeout on Oahu

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Nine-Year-Old Surfer Survives Shark Attack at Australian Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch The Pure Chaos of A Million Simultaneous Drop-Ins at Slamarack 2025

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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