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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

Kelly Slater, Ousted at Margaret River, Misses Mid-Year Cut (This Could Be It)

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

‘Get Pitted’ Surfer Undergoing Surgery on ‘Severely Broken’ Leg, Seeks Funding

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Looks at Every Angle of Cape Solander

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mason and Michael Ho Trading Waves at Ehukai Beach Park

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Nicolas Cage Thriller ‘The Surfer’ to Premiere at Cannes

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Blacks Beach Goes Off In Hilariously Under-Forecast Conditions

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Margaret River Locked In as CT Stop Through 2028

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Teases New Edit ‘The Source’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

What’s Kanoa Igarashi’s Downtime Between CT Events Like?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A 6-Minute Examination of Style and Control in Surfing

Brad Jacobson
Community
Gear

The Best Surfboard Traction Pads

Jacob Holke
Community
Features

‘Channel Man’ Tells the Story of the Short, Impactful Life of Surfer Col Smith

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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