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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

Tim McKenna on Medina’s Olympic Photo: Doesn’t Represent ‘the Beauty of Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Surfs Through ‘God’s Crack’ In Japan

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surfing Correspondent Colin Jost Sent Home From Olympics

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Hasn’t Lost to Gabriel Medina in Barreling Lefts; Will the Olympic Semifinal Be Different?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

US Open of Surfing Underway in Huntington Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Jack Robinson Removes ‘Rising Sun’ Design From Surfboards After Complaint

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

When Surfers and Anglers Tangle Near Piers, Who Wins?

Owen James Burke
Community
Surf

Rob Machado and Nic von Rupp Talk Style, Kelly Slater, Surfboard Design, and More

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

15 Images from Day 4 of Olympic Surfing at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Olympic Semifinals Set in Tahiti as Carissa Moore’s Gold Medal Defense Comes to an End

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Inertia Launches Inaugural HOMETOWN HYPE Tour with White Claw

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ISA Removes Australian Olympic Surfing Judge for Perceived Bias; We Broke Down the Scores

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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