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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

News

These Los Angeles Beaches Are Closed Indefinitely Due to Fire Debris Runoff

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

WSL, Lexus Announce Expanded Multi-Year Partnership

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Nike Returns to Surfing with Italo Ferreira Partnership

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Crosby Colapinto Shares Update Post-Elbow Surgery

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Battles the Crowd at Firing Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Billabong Purges Slew of Surfers in Sponsorship Cuts

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Turned a Quiksilver Festival Invite Into a European Odyssey

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows What a Terrifying Cleanup Set at Pipeline Looks Like

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Chapter 11 Drops Best of Eithan Osborne Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

John John Florence Awarded Wildcard Into Lexus Pipe Pro Days After He Announced a Break from the 2025 Tour

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows Nazaré Absolutely Going Off on January 25th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

What Keeps Us Surfing After a Disastrous Session?

Brian Sousa
Community
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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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