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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

Murder Suspect Caught on Kauai After Manhunt Ends in Ocean

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Costly Priority Mistake Eliminated Liam O’Brien From the El Salvador Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Endures Beatdown of a Lifetime at Puerto Escondido

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Makes a Pit Stop in Southern California

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Showed Off During the First South Swell of the Summer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Bank Vaults Was About As Good As It Gets On May 28th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

6 Surfers Who Tragically Died Outside of the Lineup

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Heated Clash in El Salvador Resulted in a Local Kicking Jack Robinson Out of the Lineup

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

More Than 300 Dolphins Joined This E-Foiler for a Session in Cape Town

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch These Oahu Watermen Take on Massive South Swell in Outrigger Canoe

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Brent Weldon’s Film on the Wedge Sheds Light on the Reality of Getting Hurt There

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

An XXL South Swell Created an Ala Moana Bowls Tube-Fest

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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