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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

Hurricane Helene Whipped Up Three Days of Surf for Ohio Surfers

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Surfing Australia Awarded $1 Million for ‘New Wave of Female Boardriders’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Palm Springs Surf Club Reopens Public Sessions in October

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Wavegarden Pool Is Coming to the Middle Eastern Country of Bahrain in 2026

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Porsche and Almond Surfboards Created a Vintage 911-Themed Surfboard & Apparel Collection

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

ISA Establishes SUP Commission to Support the Sport’s Growth

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Caps Mentawai Odyssey With Final Surf at Lance’s Right

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

2 Years of Eli Hanneman’s Best Clips

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

How Surfing Can Make Time Stand Still

Brian Sousa
Community
News

What New Jersey Surfers Think of the Beach Badge Debacle

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Stunning Drone Footage From Slabbing Shark Island

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts Behind the Scenes Look at WSL Finals

Cooper Gegan
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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