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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

Check Out Every Excellent Wave From the WSL Finals

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence, Lucas Chianca Surf Together During Brazilian Strike Mission

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Wins World Title; Caity Simmers First Californian in 30 Years to Do the Same

Ella Boyd
Featured
Opinion

Why Foam Boards Are Surfing’s Mustache

Brian Sousa
Community
News

Griffin Colapinto Named First-Ever Surf Ambassador for Lexus

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Goes on Indonesian Odyssey to Surf All-Time HTs

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

This WSL Finals Could Be the Start of a Caity Simmers Dynasty

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

WSL: ‘Strong Potential’ for WSL Finals to Run Friday

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

John John Florence Talks Fatherhood, the Olympics and a Shift In His Competitive Approach

Steve Andrews
Featured
Surf

Nic von Rupp Scores Big Swell and Empty Lineups in Bali

Alexander Haro
Staff
Hometown Hype

HOMETOWN HYPE: Outer Banks – Inside a Raw and Storied East Coast Surf Town

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Michael February Is Still in Morocco For Part Two of Series

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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