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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 Wedge on June 10th: 50 Minutes of Insane Raw Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Iconic Shaper Timmy Patterson Hospitalized After Scary Surfing Accident

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Got In On the South Swell Action at Ala Moana Bowls

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

3 Storylines to Follow as the El Salvador Pro Nears Finals Day

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Went Absolutely Berserk, and Koa Rothman Was There to Score

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Swimmer Missing After Being Swept Into Ocean Alongside Family in Laguna Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Was Dangerously Massive During the Peak of the June 9 Swell

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Feasted on Mexican Tubes During the ‘Biggest South Swell of the Decade’

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Beloved New Zealand Surfer Troy Hirst Passes Away

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Found a Surfable Ferry Wave in New York City

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

One of the Largest South Swells in Years Is Slamming the California Coast

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Murder Suspect Caught on Kauai After Manhunt Ends in Ocean

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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