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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

An XXL South Swell Created an Ala Moana Bowls Tube-Fest

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

13 Photos From El Salvador Pro Training Sessions at Rippable Punta Roca

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

20 Minutes of Firing Newport Beach on a South Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

This Is Pumping Punta Roca Ahead of the El Salvador Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surfer Identified as Victim of Oahu Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nias On Steriods: The Biggest Swell of the Year on May 29-30

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Dead Whale Prompts Lover’s Point Beach Closure Amid Shark Fears

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Gets Stitches Following Collision Ahead of El Salvador Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

‘Modern 2’ Board Sales Are Booming After Filipe Toledo’s Raglan Performance

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Hair-Raising Session From Shark Island, One of the World’s Most Notorious Slabs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Releases ‘Lords of the Slab,’ Featuring Cape Solander and Other Heavy Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Epic Teahupo’o Drone Footage From 2 Days In May

Alexander Haro
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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