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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

Legendary Pipe Surfer Tamayo Perry Killed In Shark Attack Off Oahu

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

Koa Rothman Leaves Longtime Sponsor Quiksilver for New Brand

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Documents ‘Postcard Perfect’ Teahupo’o – Part 2

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Sarah Baum, Frederico Morais Win WSL J-Bay Classic

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Lunada Bay ‘Localism’ Lawsuit Returns to Court With Just 2 ‘Bay Boys’ Left Standing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Shaped His Twin Girls a Surfboard From a Broken Longboard (and He Rips On it)

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

13 Ways Your Life Will Improve When You Quit Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Jack Coleman Films Taylor Watling Doing a Handstand on a Shortboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Gear

John John and Nathan Florence Talk About Partnering With Lift Foils and the Joy of the Downwind Run

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Back in Water After Bicep Repair Surgery

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

L.A. Public Health Department Issues Another Warning for High Bacteria at Several Beaches

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Fourth Person Arrested in Connection to Murders of Callum Robinson, Jake Robinson, and Jack Carter Rhoad

Juan Hernandez
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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