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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

5 Perfect 10s From Teahupo’o Contests of the Past

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Health Department Warns Public to Stay Out of Ocean at Several Los Angeles Beaches Over Holiday Weekend, Including Malibu’s Famed First Point

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

UFC Fighter Max Holloway and Family Visit Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

In the Grand Scheme, What Does Surfing Mean?

Brian Sousa
Community
News

Kai Lenny Developing New Big-Wave Helmet After Pipeline Head Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Leonardo Fioravanti Surfed Firing Teahupo’o for 2 Hours Alone

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Could Sustainable, High-Performance Wooden Surfboards Become A Thing?

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Filipe Toledo Air Drop Into This Wave at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

An Italian Town Plans to Destroy a Point Break But Surfers Are Fighting Back

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Massive Barrels in the Middle of Nowhere, Mexico

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Heads to Waco Surf, Logs Some Serious Air Time

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Got More Than He Bargained for at Sketchy New Zealand Slab

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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