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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

Takayuki Wakita Reminds Us Why He Has Part of Pipeline Named After Him

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Is Asked What Advice She’d Give to Her Younger Self

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Repairs for San Onofre Access Road Will Begin March 25

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dane Reynolds Gives a Full Breakdown of the Dumpster Diver 2

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

More Footage of Kelly Slater Surfing Perfect Kirra Point

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

46 of 48 Olympic Surfers Have Qualified; Who Gets the 2 Slots Left?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Dane Reynolds Starting a Brawl in the ‘Small Wave Support Group’ Meeting Is Hilarious

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence at Cloudbreak: A Slow-Motion Look at His Mind-Blowing Tube

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Maxed Out Sunset Beach Supercut Makes Your Stomach Drop

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Big Wave Tow-In Surfing or Paddle-In? A Study In Performance vs. Proving It

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Lisa Andersen Is Selling Her Iconic Surfboard Collection

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Dane Reynolds, Channel Islands Announce the Dumpster Diver 2

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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