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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

Ed Fanning’s Cause of Death Revealed by Kirra Surfriders Club

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Shows Just How Quickly Conditions Can Change on the North Shore

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sierra Kerr Drops First Official Edit, Pre-Kerrsor

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

With Her New Surfboard Brand, Coco Ho Is Growing Up

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Goes Spelunking at The Cave in New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Kai Lenny Goes Behind the Scenes at the Natural Selection Tour

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Picasso on the Rockpiles Canvas

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bells Will Keep Hosting Surfing’s Longest-Running Contest Through 2028

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Winter Highlight Reel Gives us Prequel to Kelly Slater and John John Florence Showdown at Bells

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

RC Surfer Gets Ankle-High Barrels in Latest BEEFS TV Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

‘This Is the Worst Judging I Have Ever Seen, Says Gabriel Medina After Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Loss

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Laura Enever ‘the Only Girl Out’ at XL Cloudbreak

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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