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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

The Clay Marzo and Mason Ho Duo Is Back (With Twin Fins)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Firefighters Contain Blaze to Save Iconic Oceanside Pier

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

These Olympic Surfers Made Their Achievement Permanent With Tattoos

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Darren Handley (DHD) Remembers Shaping His First Board During the Thruster Revolution

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Honolua Blomfield and Kai Sallas Win ISA World Longboard Championship

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Opinion

The Top 10 Surf Discoveries

Sam George
Featured
Opinion

This Is What Surfing Teaches Us

Brian Sousa
Community
News

Palm Springs Surf Club Wave Pool Once Again Non-Operational

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Sickos Went Iceberg Kitesurfing in the Arctic

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Snapper Rocks Back on WSL’s Championship Tour Schedule for 2025

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Shannon Ainslie Survived a Double Shark Attack

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mikey February Puts His Inimitable Style on Full Display in Mexico

Alexander Haro
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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