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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

The Midseason Cut Is Here: 5 Men on the Bubble

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Adaptive Surfing Championships Return to Waikiki

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfing Heritage and Culture Center Relocating to Laguna Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

5 Minutes of Raw Wedge Footage Featuring California’s Most Elusive Barrel

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater’s Emotional Laureus Awards Lifetime Achievement Acceptance Speech

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Caroline Marks Makes Second Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Appearance

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Week After Cape Solander Smashed Brenden Newton Into the Rocks, He Found His GoPro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Santa Cruz Police Recover Body Where University Student Went Missing After Cliff Jump

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Athlete Lineup Announced for Swatch Nines in Waco

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Surfed One of Australia’s Rarest Novelty Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Photos

8 Photos of the New Wavegarden in São Paulo That’s Exceeding All Expectations

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Do You Love Your Local Wave?

Sam George
Featured
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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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