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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

Ben Gravy Charters Private Plane to Hunt Empty Surf on Remote Island

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Crosby Colapinto Breaks Elbow at Backdoor, Right Before 2025 CT Season

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Surfers Brave Gale Force Winds on Eve of Los Angeles Wildfires

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Meanwhile In Peru: How the Eddie Swell Carried a ‘Perfect Storm’ Across the Pacific

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Koa Rothman Drops Edit After Winning the Backdoor Shootout

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Santiago Graça Wins Capitulo Perfeito Trials Event

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Steph Gilmore and Filipe Toledo Return to Competition in 2025 But Has Surfing Moved On Without Them?

Ben Mondy
Community
Business & Media

Quiksilver Founder Alan Green Passes Away After Battle With Cancer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

‘Apricity’ Follows Daria Fuchs From Snowboarding the Alps to Surfing Indonesia

Morgan Maassen
Community
Surf

Water Safety Pro Says Albee Layer’s Board Raffle Raised Major Awareness at Jaws

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

After a Week of Fires in Los Angeles, Public Still Advised to Stay Out of the Ocean

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Juliette Lacome Releases Surf Edit After Bone Tumor Removal

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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