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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

Gear

We Tried Flatrock, a Wetsuit Brand You Should Know About

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Can the New Big Wave Alliance Tour Succeed Where the WSL Failed?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

New Bill Says Beach Badges Not Needed For New Jersey Surfers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Attempted to Surf the ‘Gurgle Slab’ Again

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Griffin Colapinto Talks WSL Finals Heartbreak, Lexus, and the Fire to Win a World Title

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Florida Surfer Suffers Bull Shark Bite to Leg, Ending 148-Day Surf Streak

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Sebastian Álvarez Performs First Skydive to Surf Transition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Why Are So Many Surf Stars Becoming Corporate Speakers?

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Surfs a Session on the Brand New FRK Swallow Model

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

What Is Après? Breaking Down a Sacred Outdoor Sports Ritual

Sam Morse
Staff
News

Eden Walla Wins 2024 Super Girl Surf Pro in Oceanside

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Where I Was Right, and Wrong, With My 5 Preseason Championship Tour Predictions

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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