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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

Longboarding Officially Rejected for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

FISHER Surfs the Abu Dhabi Wave Pool, Rents a Ferrari, Then Plays a Sold Out Show

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

World Surf League’s Gold Coast Pro Moving From Snapper Rocks to Burleigh Heads

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Pyzel Talk World-Title Winning Surfboard: the Red Tiger

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Australian Surf Coach Pleads Guilty to 29 Counts of Child Sex Abuse

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Helicopter Crew Tears Down ‘Bay Boys’ Lunada Bay Fort Following Legal Settlement

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts Continuation of Wild Chilean Adventure

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Called This His ‘Worst Nightmare Surfing Pipeline’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Brisa Hennessy Tore Her Surfboard (and Nearly Her Body) to Shreds at Punta Roca

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Historically, When Were Surfers Happiest?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Koa Smith Encounters Unexpectedly Gnarly Conditions at End-of-Season Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Posts Slow Motion Ode to Nazaré Season

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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