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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

SanO Access Could Re-Open as Early as April 1st

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

An In-Depth Look at What a Great White Is Doing When It Gets Close to a Young Bodyboarder

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

I Tried CBD to See If It Would Help My Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
News

California Shark Warning System Could Shut Down Due to Lack of Funding

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Surf History: A Look at the First Wave Riders in Prominent Surfing Nations

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Nate Florence Left With 9 Stitches to the Face After Pipeline Wipeout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs and Snowboards in Frigid Hokkaido, Japan

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Thinks the March 25th Pipe Swell Was the Best One of the Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny on Big Wave Breath-Holds, the Jaws Hierarchy, and the Maui Wildfires

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Day 2 at Bells Featured a Run on CT Vets (By Wildcards)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Posts Heartfelt Message to His Brother After Tragic Passing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Stuff Surfers Actually Say’ Is a Hilarious Look at How Ridiculous We Can Be

Alexander Haro
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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