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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

Ben Gravy Called This Wave ‘The Chopes of the Caribbean Sea’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Kai Lenny Race an Airplane With a SUP Foil

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

João Chianca, Yago Dora, Jack Robinson, and Ian Gentil on a Fiji Strike Mission

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

CBD and Surfing Are In Business Together; But Does the Stuff Actually Work?

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

WSL Announces 2024 Longboard Tour Schedule; Champions Will Be Decided in El Salvador

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A CT Rankings Update After the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tom Lowe Talks Near Death Experiences on the Nate & Koa Podcast

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Jack Johnson Surf an Epic Rocky Point Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

10 of the Best Nazaré Bombs from ‘Gigantes de Nazaré’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

5 Storylines to Follow During Surfing’s Final Olympic Qualifier in Puerto Rico

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Garrett McNamara Talks Surfing and Life in General with Tony Hawk and Jason Ellis

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Was Absolutely Perfect on February 21st

Alexander Haro
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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