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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

Aileen’s Awakens: An Irish Mission Only Suitable For the Toughest of Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Man From Well-Known California Surfing Family Found Dead in Costa Rica Home

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Todd Kline on Becoming USA Surfing’s New Athlete Commissioner and the Challenges Ahead

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

El Porto Kind of Went Off Last Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

A Surf Photographer’s Chaotic POV While Shooting From the Water at Massive Blacks Beach

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Huntington Beach Core Lord Tells Us What He Loves (and Hates) About Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Report: ISA Plans to Reduce WSL Olympic Surfing Qualification Slots

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Rides a 5’6″ at Firing Pipeline and Backdoor

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Australian Phenom Dane Henry Got a Bells CT Wildcard, Delivered by Mick Fanning

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Surf in Los Angeles Went Richter This Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Matt Bromley’s Free Paddle-In Tutorial Might Help You Ride More Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfer Releases GoPro Footage of Capsized Boat Passenger Rescue at Steamer Lane

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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