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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

News

Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson Win Hurley Pro Sunset Beach

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Randy Rarick Explains How John John Florence ‘Redefined How Guys Surf Sunset’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Wipeouts From This Windsurfing Contest at Cloudbreak Are Insane

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Mick Fanning Did What He Does Best at Dbah on February 19th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

7 World-Class Skateparks Near World-Class Waves

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch This Highlight Reel From Capitulo Perfeito 2024

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Caity Simmers and Friends Share a Classic Winter Surf at Home in Oceanside

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

(Another) Sunset Beach Interference Call Explained

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Check Out This Drone Footage of Canoe Surfing Big, Rowdy Makaha

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Making Magic at His Home Break on Maui

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Little Bit of Jet Ski Mayhem at Massive Maverick’s

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen on the Pros, Cons, and Complexities of Replenishing Beach Sand

Evan Quarnstrom
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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