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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

Surf Lakes Announces Plans for New Wave Pool Based on Unique Design

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Continues New Zealand Journey on Idyllic Beachbreak

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Skimboards New Experimental Belgian Wave Pool

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

New SoCal Wave Pool DSRT Surf Breaks Ground in Palm Desert

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Chat About Volume, and How It Can Help Your Surfing

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Malibu, the Wave, and One Woman Who Made It Her Own

Sam George
Featured
Surf

ISA Recommends Helmets for Surfers in 2024 Olympics

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

14 Types of Surfers Probably Paddling Your Local Lineup

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Nick Blottnitz Describes an All-Time Visa Run to Cloudbreak

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Breaks Down Biggest and Best Paddle Waves of His Life

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, Parko, Dingo, and More Surf Pumping Australia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tosh Tudor Just Dropped a Full Length Surf Film

Alexander Haro
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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