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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

The Cooly Kids Classic Keg Comp Is an Online Barrel Contest for You

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina Heads to Peru for ‘Terra Das Esquerdas’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matt Warshaw Is Building Surfing’s Greatest Library

Ben Mondy
Community
News

American Wave Machines to Build China’s First Wave Pool

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

How Old Do You Have to Be to Remember Uncrowded Waves?

Sam George
Featured
News

Bali’s Keramas Surf Break Could Be Threatened by Proposed Development

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfing And Concussions: Where’s Your Head At?

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Charges XL Waimea With a New Quiver

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Claims Best Wave of Pipe Masters (So far)

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Has Boards Destroyed by Airline, Still Catches All-Time Waimea Bomb

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo and Hossegor Are a Perfect Match

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Colapinto Brothers Get Their First Crack at Surf Abu Dhabi

Juan Hernandez
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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