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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

Features

Sally Fitzgibbons Discusses Her Move Into Surfing Politics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Viral Gabriel Medina Photo Wins International Sports Photography Award

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Hawaiian Airlines Now Accepting Surfboards as Standard Checked Baggage

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here Are Some Important LA 2028 Olympic Updates Including Surf Contest Venue

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

It’s (Almost) On: What We Know About Natural Selection Surf

Mikey Nixon
Community
Surf

Tim Bonython Drops Second Installment of ‘5 Days at Peahi’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Barron Mamiya’s Form at Firing Honolua Bay Could Hint at a Breakout Season

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Won Albee Layer’s Broken Surfboard With a $5,000 Bid

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Nic von Rupp Breaks Down the ‘Most Crowded’ Day Ever at Nazaré

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Portuguese Tube-Riding Competition Capitulo Perfeito Announces 2025 Invitees

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Surfing’s Greatest Interviews: Rio Waida on Representing Indonesia and Supporting His Family

Matt George
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Logs Sunset Session With John John Florence

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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