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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

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

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Caity Simmers Is Not Surfing’s Youngest-Ever World Champion

Ella Boyd
Featured
Features

Kauli Vaast On Winning Olympic Surfing Gold and How That’s Just the Beginning

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Lunada Bay Localism Lawsuit Ends With Settlements From Palos Verdes Estates, Final Bay Boy

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Caity Simmers Releases Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Maiden World Title

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Lakey Peterson Talks About Her Year Off Tour and Filming With Friend Morgan Maassen

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Kai Lenny Had the Best Day Ever With a 6-Year-Old From the Make-a-Wish Foundation

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Orlando Is a Surprisingly Good Place to Get Your Outdoor Adventure Fix

Sam Morse
Staff
Surf

Michael February Concludes Series With MOROCCO (SIDE 3)

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nias on a Day That’s Just About Perfect For the Average Joe

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A Baja Road Trip, a Car Accident, and an Unexpected Friendship

Joey Sackett
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Scores at Near-Perfect Lance’s Right

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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