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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

Mountain

Check Out This 6×6 Acela Expedition Camper

Phil Kockerbeck
Community
Surf

Watch Ben Gravy Enjoy an Epic Cold-Water Session in Iceland

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Look at John John Florence as Not Just a World Champion, But a Force of Nature

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pipeline’s First Epic Day of the Season Served Up Serious Backdoor Slabs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Look at the Brand New Wave Pool in Edinburgh

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Posts Surf Highlights from the Sunset Pro 2024

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pumping Baja QS Heat Ends With Back-to-Back 10s

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Invested in a Wave Pool Resort, But He Tested the Wares First

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Examining the Mediterranean Sea’s Best Waves

Ben Mondy
Community
Opinion

Why Surfing Forever Is In All of Us

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Gerry Lopez Weighs In On the Kelly Slater Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surf Conditions Were Pretty Wild for the WSL’s Longboard Classic in Pismo Beach

Brad Jacobson
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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