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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

Jeff Hubbard and a Wild Solo Pipeline Bodyboard Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sally Fitzgibbons Elected Vice President of the International Surfing Association

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

‘Surf and Adventure Park’ With $200 Million Price Tag to Be Developed In North Texas

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and His First Pipeline Masters Heat After Invite Debacle

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘North Stars’ Is a Striking Portrait of Surfer Adrien Toyon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

56-Year-Old Tony Hawk Shreds a Skimboard With Brad Domke

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Has a Winter Quiver You’ll Like

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Undreamed Waters’ Is a Surf Film About Learning From Suffering

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases Beautiful Ode to Australia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Rips Up North Shore in New Edit ‘A Week of Waves’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Tested Out the Abu Dhabi Wave Pool, and He Is a Fan

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi Lands His First Backflip Ever at Wavegarden Lab

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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