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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

No Surprise: Kelly Slater Gets Fiji, Tahiti Invites, WSL Also Announces Season-Long Wildcards

Joe Carberry
Staff
Health

Lakey Peterson Gives a 12-Minute Surf Mobility Routine That We Could All Benefit From

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

A San Diego Lifeguard Hit by Panga While Surfing in Nicaragua Is In Desperate Need of Help

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Conceived His New Board Design Cutting a Steak

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Beauty and Chaos of Surfing Malibu During the First South Swell of the Season

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Will Deane Packs a Lifetime of Waves Into One Dream Season in ‘Fifteen’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Releases POV Footage of Margaret River Pro Finals

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Oriente Salvaje Nominated as World Surfing Reserve

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

It Took Five Years For Ollie Henry to Find This Wave at The Right

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith: ‘This Is the Best Wedge I’ve Ever Seen’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

GoPro Selects Two Surfers as Winners of Grom Quest Contest

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Breaking Down the Wave Pool Wars

Ben Mondy
Community
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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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