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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

Malibu Versus the Wedge: Which Wave Is More Dangerous?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Matahi Drollet Surfs a Stunning Sunset Teahupo’o Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s What the WSL’s 2025 Longboard Tour Will Look Like

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Looks For Redemption After ‘Carnage and Chaos’ at Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

WSL Announces 2025 Challenger Series Schedule, Increases Women’s CT Qualifiers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Controversial Uluwatu Seawall Partially Washed Away by Storm

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Drops New Iceland Vlog, and It’s the Most Visually Breathtaking Yet

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfing for Satisfaction With the Soul Paddler

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Mikey February Stylishly Shreds J-Bay Like Nobody Else Can

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Suspect Is Under Investigation for the Murder of Maui Adaptive Surfer Shawn Lewis

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Arto Saari and Justin Jay Talk Photography, Surfing, Skating, Injuries, and Substance Abuse

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matteus Herdy Designed His Own Wave at the New Wavegarden Lab

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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