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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

Comedy

Luke Cederman Tackles One Thing ‘Learn-to-Surf’ Programs Never Mention

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

How Will an Expelled Olympic Judge Affect the Future of Surfing?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Environment

Protecting Surf Breaks Can Also Help Environment, Says Study

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfing Correspondent Colin Jost Explains Olympic Departure

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Is at the Top of His Game Surfing Pumping Kandui

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

18 Minutes of Massive Orange County Surf

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Sally Fitzgibbons, Alan Cleland Win 2024 US Open of Surfing

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Brazilian Viewership for Final Day of Olympic Surfing Breaks Records

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, John John Florence Surf Unseasonably Rippable Rocky Point

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kauli Vaast Surfs in Seine to Celebrate Olympic Gold

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Shows Off The Right’s Power in ‘Right of Way’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

3 Viral Olympic Moments That Boosted Surfing’s Popularity

Evan Quarnstrom
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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