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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

Examining the Inextricable Link Between Surfing and Writing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Deadman’s Was Truly Massive During Sydney Megaswell

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

California Coastal Commission Requires Surf Contest to Follow ISA Transgender Athlete Policy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nias Was So Perfect on May 5th That It Looked Like a Video Game

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Koa Smith Explore Weird Waves With Kelly Slater

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Bianca Valenti, Alo Slebir Big Winners at Mavericks Surf Awards Again

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Is Logan Murray, the Influential New Zealand Surf Photographer Who Had to Hide His Identity

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

5 Reasons to Stop ‘Checking the Waves’ and Just Go Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Clay Marzo Making Magic In Small, Disorganized Surf

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Sally Fitzgibbons: The Women’s Championship Tour Should Have as Many Surfers as the Men’s

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Launches Skincare Brand Called ‘Freaks of Nature’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Scores in Mental XL Surf at Kandui

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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