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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

Details Emerge of Surfer Slain In New South Wales Beach Parking Lot

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

This Is the Key to Adding Consistency to Your Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Sage Advice From a 70-Year-Old Who Still Surfs All the Time

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Three Bodies Found as Arrests Are Made During Investigation of Missing Baja Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Co. Form Super Brand to House Outerknown, Firewire, and Slater Designs

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Gear

With FCS x Sharkbanz Collab, Surf Industry Signals Embrace of Shark Deterrent Tech

Cody Grammer
Featured
Surf

Surfer Dies After Stabbing on New South Wales Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Jessi Miley-Dyer Named World Surf League Commissioner

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

10 Summer Surf Tips

Sam George
Featured
News

Missing Marin County Surfer Found Dead, Days After Arrest on Charges of Sexual Abuse

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

What We Can Learn From Noosa’s ‘Aquatic Garbage Man,’ Who Found a $30,000 Rolex

Amanda Bertucci
Community
News

San Clemente Locals Fight to Stop Controversial Erosion Control Measures

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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