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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

Features

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

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Tim Bonython Returns to Shipstern Bluff for a Day of Days

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

New Shark Data Further Informs How, and Where, Surfers Are Most Likely to Be Attacked

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Palm Springs Surf Club Announces Its Wave Pool Has Reopened

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Lahaina Post-Fire Water Quality Samples Show No Risks to Human Health

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto, Ethan Ewing, and Seth Moniz to Star in ‘Trilogy: New Wave’ Film

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Disney Announces It Will Stream ‘The Beach Boys’ Documentary

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Explains Decision to Leave Vans on His Way to Surf The Box

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch: Crosby Colapinto and Ethan Ewing Score a Rippable Freesurf Ahead of Margaret River

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

These Surfers Are Proof That Dads Can Still Rip

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Beach Access to San Onofre Restored After Two-Month Closure

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Mick Fanning Welcomes Second Child, Shortly After Brother’s Tragic Passing

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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