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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

The Nias Pro Just Delivered 6 Perfect 10s in a Single Day

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Terrifying Details Emerge of Margaret River Surfer’s Death

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Craig Anderson and Kaito Ohashi Explore Taiwan In ‘The City of Azaleas’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Tanner Bendheim Is the Most Popular Surfboard Shaper in the World

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Oahu Lifeguards Recorded 100 Rescues, 2,800 Preventative Actions Monday

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Examining What Surfers Go Through When Getting Caught Inside on a Giant Day

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Surfer Uses Drone to Capture Footage of Shark Stalking Him

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Posts Edit of His Most Epic Winter Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Iconic Bruce’s Beauties of ‘Endless Summer’ Fame Went Richter on June 3rd

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Gen Up: A Look at the Life of the Incomparable Sierra Kerr

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Teahupo’o, and Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Gets Super Barreled at Supersucks

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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