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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

Features

Talking High-Performance Surfmats With the Guru, Graeme Webster

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Mason Ho Literally Surf on Top of a Rock

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Endures Brutal Wipeout From Nazaré Drop-In

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Jamie O’Brien Roasts Vans After Pipe Masters Invite

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Went Full Send at Pumping Off the Wall

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

55-Year-Old Surfer Shot In Santa Cruz Drive-By Shooting

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Carissa Moore Discusses Surfing Teahupo’o Pregnant and If She’ll Ever Compete Again

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

9 Types of Surf Influencers Roaming the Internet Today

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tom Carroll Stretchered Off the Beach In Sydney, Says He’s ‘A-OK’ After Leaving Hospital

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

The Wavegarden Lab Is Where the Future of Wave Pools Is Made

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs XXL Pipeline and Gets Destroyed by Third Reef Sets

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Lost at Sea and Shaking In My Surf Booties: A Baptism by Fire

Nicklas Balboa
Community
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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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