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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

Halloween Was Kind of Spooky at El Porto

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

YouTuber Group The Sickos Take on the Eisbach River Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

A Tale of Two Ocean Beaches

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Caity Simmers Takes the Cigarette Surfboard for a Spin

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Hong Kong Surfers Face Prosecution for Violating Surfing Ban

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Cheyne Magnusson Discusses Palm Springs Surf Club Closures and New Pool Locations in Podcast

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

New Jersey Surfers Ditch Boardriders Event to Save a Fisherman in Distress

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed a Tidal Wave in France

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Lazer Breathing Dragons’ : Steph Gilmore’s Year Off Tour With Mason Ho and Tom Curren

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Cinematographer Anka Malatynska on Embracing the North Shore Chaos

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Florida Man Survives Second Shark Bite at Same Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

How Will America’s Relaxed Gambling Laws Impact Competitive Surfing?

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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