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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 Almost Died in Sketchy Waimea Bay Hold-Down

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

‘Endless Summer’ Star, Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Balaram Stack Practice Step-Offs at ‘Mermaid Rock’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Gabriel Medina Undergoes Surgery for Pectoral Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Paddle-Out Held to Honor Shark Attack Victim Lance Appleby

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Wildfires Have Ravaged Los Angeles: Here’s How You Can Help

Andrew McLemore
Staff
Surf

Rio Waida Is Pretty Much Guaranteed to Be the Best Surfer in the Water

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Who’s Your Surf Guru?

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Here’s an Outer Reef Wipeout That Definitely Didn’t Feel Great

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

10 Things to Be Grateful For as Surfers in 2025

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Jaws Fired On January 8th, and Of Course Kai Lenny Was There

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Sally Fitzgibbons Discusses Her Move Into Surfing Politics

Evan Quarnstrom
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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