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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

Addressing the Big Question About the Olympic Surfing Event at Teahupo’o

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Teams Up With World Champion to Offer Adaptive Surf Lessons

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Sent to Elimination for Drop-In at MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Safi On Its Best Day Is Completely Hectic and Totally Worth It

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

In Senegal, Olympic Surfing Dreams Were Crushed Amid Lack of Funding

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

CT Freesurfs in Portugal Have Looked Mental

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

The Road to Surfing Nazaré With Balaram Stack and Eden Edwards

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal Competition Window Opens Tomorrow

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

California Judge: Surfers Who Drop In Aren’t Legally Responsible for Injuries They Cause

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Photos

Gallery: Supertubos Showed Its Teeth Ahead of the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Jack Bober
Community
Surf

Joel Tudor and a Very Candid Early Morning Backyard Chat

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfer Rescued at Pipe Returns to Thank Lifeguards That Saved Him

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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