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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

Surfer Arrested for Alleged Stabbing After Fight at Santa Cruz Wave

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Surfers’ Hall of Fame to Induct Caroline Marks, Tom Servais, Dwight Dunn

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

3 Days, 3 Waves, One Unforgettable British Columbia Surf Trip

Marcus Paladino
Community
News

Clyde Aikau, Legendary Hawaiian Waterman, Has Died at 75

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Bright Side of Getting Skunked on a Surf Trip

Nicklas Balboa
Community
News

Nicolas Cage Recalls Harrowing Experience Learning to Surf For Latest Movie

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Max: A Mother’s First Year of Raw Grief’ Is a Heartbreaking Book About a Surfer’s Untimely Death

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

FCS Pauses U.S. Sales In Response to Recently Imposed Import Tariffs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Beginner Surfboards and How to Choose the Right One

Will Sileo
Staff
Dylan Heyden
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Coco Ho Tear Up Springtime Rocky Point

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Nathan Florence Surf Cape Fear For The First Time

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Back on the Podium’: Behind the Scenes of Kanoa Igarashi’s Run at Bells

Juan Hernandez
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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