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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

Nathan Florence and Jordy Smith Enjoyed a ‘Work Trip’ on Kandui Island

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The ISA’s Next Olympic Qualifier Is in Peru; The Turnout Will Be Telling

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

NOAA Forecasters Predict ‘Below Normal’ Atlantic Hurricane Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning-Backed Wave Pool Gets $4 Million Grant From Government

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Got His Fill of Tubes at Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Foiling at Its Finest: Adam Bennetts and an Afternoon Delight

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Spinner Shark Tags Along for Bondi Beach Morning Swim

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman: This Is What an ‘Extremely Dangerous Day’ at Pipeline Looks Like

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Surfed an Alaska Tidal Bore Twice in the Same Day

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

After the Munich River Wave’s Return, Government Intervention Has Surfers on Edge

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Law Requiring Amber Alert-Style Notifications for Shark Attacks Headed to President’s Desk

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Police Arrest Surfer for Drug Trafficking In Between Sets

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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