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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

ISA to Hold Para Surfing Championships in California’s New Wave Pool

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shipstern Bluff in July Isn’t a Wave for the Weak

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Airline Obliterates $3,600 Worth of Surfboards With Ease

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Man Attempts to Fire Gun at Kitesurfer During Argument on Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Huge Brawl Erupts Between Locals and Tourists at Maui Resort

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A British Man Is Suing a Resort After a Flowrider Wipeout

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shane Ackerman Must Be One of the Craziest Men in the Ocean

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Shane Dorian Got Turned Into Hamburger by an Indonesian Reef

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Dane Henry Fractured His Ankle in California, Derailing Championship Tour Bid

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Uluwatu at Its Finest: 4 Minutes of Pumping Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Newport Beach Lifeguards Reported 100 Rescues Sunday

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Brett Barley and One Last Score at Macaronis

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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