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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

Nathan Florence Gets ‘Score of a Lifetime’ in the Mentawais

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

North Shore Regulars On How Head Injuries Have Changed Them

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Returns to Wyoming and the Lunch Counter Wave

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

John John Florence’s Reaction to These Two Waves Is Testament to How Good Finals Day Was

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

The Best Women’s Springsuits

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Wins First Championship Tour Event in Three Years at Tahiti Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Bruce Gold, the ‘Last Surfing Hippie,’ Is Still Thriving

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Raw Surf Clips From Crowded and Chaotic Malibu

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Brian Keaulana-Backed Wave Pool Needs New Environmental Review, Says Hawai’i Judge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Vahine Fierro Wins Tahiti Pro In Historic Teahupo’o Conditions

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

ISA Announces Opening Round Heats for 2024 Paris Olympic Surfing Competition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

The Definitive List of Standing Wave Pools

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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