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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

News

Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost to Cover Olympic Surfing Event for NBC

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Why One Wave Is All It Takes to Find Your Bliss

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Study Argues Surfing’s $2.7-Billion Value to Australian Economy Warrants Better Protection of Coasts

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Stephanie Gilmore Discusses Her Season of Freesurfing and If She’s Really Coming Back Next Year

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

In Wake of Tamayo Perry’s Death, Local News Shines Light On Fatal Hawaii Shark Attacks Over the Past 20 Years

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

ESPN Nominates Maui Surfing Community for Humanitarian Award

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi’s Olympic Test Run at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Oscar Langburne Busts Out a Slew of New Shapes In Central America

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Scored an Incredibly Epic Day at Greenbush

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Rides a 20-Minute Wave in Alaska

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Kanoa Igarashi On Why He Wrote a Six-Figure Check for a Wave Pool Project

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Ivan Florence Leaves Vans, Joins Brothers Under Namesake Surf Brand

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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