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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

Body of Missing Woman Seen in Mouth of Shark, Says Witness

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

How Surfing Humbles Us

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

This Bright Pink, 11’6” Surfboard Mysteriously Went Missing in Nazaré; the Police Laughed

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Wants Olympic Medal, Says Not Winning Another World Title Won’t Hurt His Legacy

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

This Is What the South Bay of Los Angeles Looks Like When the Surf Gets Heavy

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Bondi Surfers Hold Paddle-Out In Honor of Mass Shooting Victims

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Laura Crane May Have Broken Record for Biggest Wave Ridden by a Woman

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Austin Surf Club Releases Rendering of Its New Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Indonesia Is Full of Waves, But This Might Be the Most Underrated of Them All

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Came Out With Guns Blazing at the Pipe Pro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Spearfisherman Gets Bitten by Shark, Calls Mother, Takes Bong Rip

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

WSL Takes Legal Action Against Pedro Scooby for Criticizing Judges at Saquarema Event

Evan Quarnstrom
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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