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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

A Padang Padang Dream Session With Almost No One Out

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An Edit From the First Significant South Swell of the Season in Huntington Beach

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

A Snapshot of the Women’s CT Cut Line at Margaret River

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Guy Made an Ice Surfboard and It Actually Worked Better Than You’d Think

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Health

Balance Boards: The Forgotten Stepchild of Surf Training

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Not Everyone Is Happy About the Palm Springs Surf Club Relaunch

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Behind the Scenes of Stephanie Gilmore’s Year Off

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Jon Pyzel Breaks Down His Latest Quiver Killer, the Precious

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Investigative Vlogger Puts Oahu’s Homeless Problem in the Spotlight

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Takes a Break From Big Waves to Explore a Foreboding Portuguese Slab

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Dives Deep Into Retirement and Career Milestones

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Balaram Stack on ‘Hail Mary’ and Why Surf Movies Belong in Theaters

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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