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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

Nate Florence Was Humbled by a Paddle Attempt at The Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Jorge Alvarado Dead at 49 After Surfing Accident in Daytona Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Wave Pool Could Be Coming to Newport Beach

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Brittany Penaroza Tells the Story Behind Her Viral Drop-In at Desert Point

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

15 Minutes of Mentawai Perfection With Jamie O’Brien and Friends

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Bar Stories: The Best Après Adventure Hangouts In America

Sam Morse
Staff
News

Daytona Beach Surfer On Life Support After Head Injury Left Him Tangled Under Pier

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lucas Godfrey Is a North Shore Charger Who Lives to Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Where Should the LA 2028 Olympics Hold the Surfing Event?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Highlights from The Surf de Nuit Anglet Night Surfing Competition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

The Story of the Uluwatu Ironman

Sam George
Featured
Surf

This Is What Happens on the Beach When the Wedge Gets Big

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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