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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

Surfer Rescued at Pipe Returns to Thank Lifeguards That Saved Him

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Australian Surfer Tragically Drowns at G-Land

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Capitulo Perfeito Winner Tiago Stock is Going Places

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Found Himself in a Sticky Spot That Didn’t Want to Let Him Out

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Reflecting on My Move As a Surfer From the East to West Coast Through Music

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Gabriel Medina Surfing In the Olympics Is a Win-Win for Everyone

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Pedro Levi Is Chasing a Bodyboard World Record at Nazaré

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Joins Jamie O’Brien for a Pipeline Backwash Session

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Sally Fitzgibbons Just Won an Olympic Qualifer, so Why Didn’t She Get a Ticket to Teahupo’o?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

ESPN Ranked 60 Sports to Find the Most Demanding and Difficult; Where Does Surfing Sit?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

The First Stage of the New Judging Tower at Teahupo’o Is Done

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Edit Gives Another Look at that Historic Nazaré Swell

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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