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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

Nate Florence and the Cloudbreak ‘Down Days’ Before That Epic Swell Hit

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Car Chase Ends in Water Next to Venice Pier Surf Break

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

6 Takeaways From the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Including Insights on the GOAT’s Future

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi Makes the Most of Lay Days in Portugal, His Adopted Home

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Snapper Rocks at Its Finest: Crowds, Mayhem, and Perfect Barrels

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey and Ikaika Kalama Shed Light on Canoe Surfing as a Team Sport

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Maverick’s Mayhem: Two Angles of Trevor Carlson’s Hectic Wipeout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Returns to His Secret Home Slab in Portugal

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Warms Up for a QS Event at Firing Soup Bowl, Barbados

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch This Guy’s Surfboard Fin Fly Off Mid-Turn

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Comedy

Raglan Surf Report Has a New Guide on How to Claim Using ASL

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Stephanie Gilmore Signs Eight-Year Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Rip Curl

Cooper Gegan
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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