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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

Owen Wright Learns How To Be a Peasant in Latest Raglan Surf Report

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Have a Peek at Gabriel Medina’s New Quiver for the Upcoming Tahiti Pro

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Carissa Moore Says Morning of 2021 Olympic Final Was ‘Worst Nightmare’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

North Shore Lifeguard Drama ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Gets Trailer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Gear

The Best Surfboards to Buy Online

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Report: Sinaloa Cartel Gave Baja Murder Suspects to Police

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Oil-Glass Waimea River

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

RFK Jr. and Kelly Slater Sat Down to Talk Voting, Questioning Authority, and Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Neverending Fight For Martins Beach Access Will Go to Trial Again

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Drops Teaser for ‘Caveheart’ Surf Movie With Sheldon Paishon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Slain Baja Surfers Memorialized With Ocean Beach Paddle-Out

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Portuguese Surfer Issues Apology for Interference at ISA Junior Championship

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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