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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

These Are the Best 60-Year-Old Surfers on the Planet

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

6 Images of Gabriel Medina Claiming Everyday Things

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina and the Photo Heard ‘Round the World: Here’s the Video

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

23 Images From an Insane Day of Olympic Surfing at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Teahupo’o Goes ‘Perfect,’ But Florence and Colapinto Eliminated, Deflating U.S. Olympic Hopes

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jakob Nowell and Conner Coffin Talk Sublime, Legacy, and Carrying Bradley Nowell’s Torch

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy, Blair Conklin Brave Sketchy Paddle Out During Comic-Con

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Toledo and Robinson Shine in First Olympic Elimination Rounds; Picklum and Fioravanti Exit Early

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Hunts Unsurfed Waves, Rides ‘Zombie Board’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfer Kai McKenzie Makes First Public Statement After Losing Leg to Shark

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

New Tim Bonython Short Explores Surfing ‘The Left’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Teahupo’o (and Team USA) Deliver on Opening Day of Olympic Surfing

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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