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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

We Spoke With the WSL and a Maui Surfer About the Cancelation of the Pe’ahi Big Wave Event

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Witness Maverick’s Opening Day in Tucker Wooding’s ‘Hello Winter’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Dane Gudauskas Discusses Importance of Donating Surf Equipment to Communities In Need

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Nazaré Is Getting Its Own Surf Film Festival Dedicated to ‘Waves of True Consequence’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Bethany Hamilton Revealed as ‘The Masked Singer’ Contestant

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Is the Most Fun the South Bay of Los Angeles Has Been in Months

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

5 Other Ways You Could Spend the $950 It Costs to Surf the Abu Dhabi Wave Pool

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

WSL Expands Women’s Championship Tour Field for 2026

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs the ‘First XL Pipeline of the Winter’ (and the Waimea River)

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Goes to War With Frederico Morais in Latest Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Another Private Wavegarden Pool Is Opening in Brazil

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Deals With Dangerous Slab, Crushing Hangover

Cooper Gegan
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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