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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

Watch: Great Lakes Ice Beards (and Dreads) Are Back

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Surfing Santas Are Back in a Cocoa Beach Holiday Tradition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Sunset Beach, and a Lesson in Respect and Humility

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Says This Is the ‘Biggest Crowd He’s Ever Seen at Pipeline’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tom Curren Surfed the Wavegarden Lab and It Was Magical

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Have You Ever Seen La Nord ‘This Big and This Perfect?’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Shark Rams Surfer, Dings Board at Dillon Beach, California

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Yago Dora Is Leaving Volcom After 14 Years, Hints at New Sponsor in 2026

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Zack Flores Turns ’90s Thruster Into Ryan Burch-Inspired Pickle Fork

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Is Forgoing a Championship Tour Return, Will Instead Focus on Building His Brand

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Old Is New: Carissa Moore Wins Pipe Pro, John John Florence Runner-Up

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mullaghmore Was Truly Massive on December 18th

Alexander Haro
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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