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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

Gerry Lopez on the Life-Changing Benefits of Practicing Yoga

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Describes One of His Worst Wipeouts at a Massive Nias Outer Bombie

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Olympic Seeding System Will Be Different for Teahupo’o; The Impact Could Be Huge

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Bali Tourists Surf in Streets as Major Floods Hit Region

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘This Could be the Last Swell of the Season’ says Koa Rothman in Latest Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Experiences the Agony and Ecstasy of Foil Surfing

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Derrick Disney Breaks Down His High-Performance Twinzer Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Caity Simmers and Cole Houshmand Win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Sings in His Car, Surfs Like a Madman in New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ridge Lenny Describes ‘Luckiest Big Wave I’ve Ever Ridden’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hossegor Just Got a (Surprise) Thumping Easter Weekend Swell

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

New Business Report Projects ‘Surfing’ Market Value at $5.5B

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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