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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

Kelly’s Latest Soft Hint at Retirement: ‘It’s Probably My Last Bells’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

8 Minutes of Fun South Bay Surf

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

This Is Sam Moody, One of the Most Gifted Cinematographers in the Worlds of Surf and Snow

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Another PerfectSwell Wave Pool Is Coming to Japan

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The San Onofre Lease Could Reportedly Balloon from $1 to Millions

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Surfs Giant Late Season Pipeline on March 25th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

New Teahupo’o Olympic Judges’ Tower Is Now Standing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Bests John John Florence at Bells; Opens Up About Upcoming Baby Boy

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Chris Cote Talks Surf Commentator Criticism and How Confronting Trolls Can Be Enlightening

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Announces He’s Having Surgery

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Look What Nate Florence Stumbled Across in Iceland

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning’s Brother, Edward, Has Reportedly Passed Away

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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