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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

Adding More Events and Surfing Athletes to the Olympics Is Going to Be Difficult

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Survives Cloudbreak Impact Zone in Raw Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Puts on a Clinic at This Mexican Pointbreak

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo, an Album Warp Twin, and a Sketchy Dry Reef

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lower Trestles Announced as 2028 Olympic Surfing Venue

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Paddles Into a Panamanian Maelstrom at Silverbacks

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

15 Images From Finals Day at the Surf City El Salvador Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘Biggest Day In Years’: The Wedge Was In Midseason Form This Weekend

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Tests Out Arizona’s Newest Wave Pool at Revel Surf

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Podcasts

Kai Lenny On Mark Zuckerberg Friendship, Maui Fires, and More

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, Firing Pipeline, and Heavy Waimea Shorebreak Beat Downs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Visits Cape Solander for ‘As The Crow Flies’

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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