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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

Heal the Bay Ranks California’s Cleanest Beaches

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

An Examination of Surf Etiquette

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Sex Beds and Secret Security: How Olympic Surfing Will Look Different From the CT

Ben Mondy
Community
News

Surfer’s Severed Leg Washes Up on Shore After NSW Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Private Waves: Is Exclusivity an Abomination? Or a Path to Protection?

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

Why Weed Is Still Banned in Competitive Surfing (Mostly)

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Talks Olympics, Fatherhood, and Starting a Family Business

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Off-Duty Cop Uses Dog Leash to Save NSW Surfer Bitten by Shark

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lucas Chianca Highlights Show Why He’s the King of Nazaré

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Film Team Divides and Conquers, Documenting Perfect J-Bay and Skeleton Bay On Same Day

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

9 Surf Spots You Don’t Want to Visit

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Tucker Wooding Counts Down the Top 15 Waves He’s Filmed (So Far)

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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