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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

This Great Lake Surf Clip Will Make You Do a Double Take

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Surfs a Massive Outer Reef Session in Hawaii

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Waves You Can Surf 365 Days a Year, According to the Stats

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Oahu Ocean Safety Recorded Thousands of Preventative Actions and 100 Rescues Over the Weekend

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

More Than 1,000 River Surfers Rode Munich’s Wave Pool for Free While the Eisbach Is Unrideable

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Is an Absolute Master of the Backside Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Video: Local Tenerife Surfer Attacks Tourists With Rocks

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Tests Out His New ‘Fun Day’ Soft Top at Firing Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer Just Got One of the Best Rides at Jaws We’ll See All Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Honolulu Fire Department Begs Public to Respect the Power of the Ocean

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Australian Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter After Killing Surfer Over $50

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Sets Guinness World Record For ‘Most Top Turns/Carves On a Single Wave’

Juan Hernandez
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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