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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

News

Landlock Festival at Waco Surf Has Been Canceled

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Nathan Florence Signs With Florence Marine X, Leaves Vans

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Push for Gender Equality Picking Up Steam in Male-Dominated Realm of Surf Judging

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Laura Coviella: A First-Timer’s Guide to Charging Nazaré

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surfers Aren’t Ready for the Workforce; USA Surfing Wants Them to Go to College

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Shows off Unique New Big-Wave Gun Design

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Koa Smith Test a Wild New Experimental Surfboard Shape

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Why Is Legendary Skimboarder Brad Domke Riding a Foldable Soft-Top?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Who Fell Below the Cut Line Leading Up to Margaret River?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

New Tome, ‘Breitling Book of Surfing,’ Offers Hints on Kelly Slater’s End Game

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Bruce’s Beauties Was Firing on March 25th, and It’s Iconic for a Reason

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

How an Injury Helped My Surfing Progress

Brian Sousa
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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