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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

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
Surf

Ian Gouveia Is the First CS Surfer to Qualify for 2025 CT

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Longboarding Locals Rule This Perfect Little Wave in Indo

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Raced the World’s Fastest Sailboat on His Wing Foil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Our New Series, ‘Great Urban Outdoors,’ Profiles Cities Where People Love to Play

Sam Morse
Staff
Surf

Dan Mann Breaks Down Kelly Slater’s Boss Up Mid-Length

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Answers Critics Saying He Blows Up Surf Spots

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Surfing: Obsession, Compulsion…Or Something Else?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Watch Kauli Vaast, Olympic Gold Medalist, Get Destroyed on a Monster Wave at Teahupo’o

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Nathan Fletcher Talk About What the Future Holds

Alexander Haro
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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