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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

Watch Mason Ho Surf Uncharacteristically Empty Uluwatu

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfer Rescued at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach, In Critical Condition

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Drops 18-Minute Wipeout Reel to Top All Wipeout Reels

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

It’s Time to Give Jordy Smith a Little More Love

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

Pablo Jimenez on Shooting From the Water During the Olympic Surfing Event’s Most Epic Day

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Has What It Takes to Be a Comeback Kid

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Wetsuit Maker Xcel Accelerates Plan to Go Neoprene-Free

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Joel Centeio Samples Jon Pyzel’s Personal Crisis Twin Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Are Smart Surf Cams Good, Bad, or Downright Evil for Surfing?

Owen James Burke
Community
Features

Is There a Difference Between Dropping In on Someone and Burning Them?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Watch HOMETOWN HYPE: North Jersey, Capturing the Heart of Jersey Surf Culture

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Point Pleasant Surfers Pack the House Celebrating the World Premiere of HOMETOWN HYPE: North Jersey

Juan Hernandez
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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