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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

Michel Bourez Surfs the Kelly Slater Mid-Length in Tahiti

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surf Traveling Trio Missing In Baja California Since April 28th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The WSL Just Walked Back a Score and Acknowledged a Judging Error

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

How Karmic Force Got Its Fins Into My Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Josh Martin Talks About His Surfing Lineage and the Path to Becoming a Shaper

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Locals Only: Minnie Driver Calls out Diplo for Malibu Drop-In

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Details ‘One of the Most Intense Beatdowns’ of His Entire Life

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Michael Dunphy Enacts Revenge on Superbank Drop-in With Leash Pull

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Scores Coxos On the Best Day of the Winter

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Why German Olympic Surfer Tim Elter Could Surprise People at Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

2024 Mavericks Big Wave Awards: Here Are the Nominees

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

With Deadline to Save San Onofre Looming, Surfrider Urges Public to Join Fight

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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