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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

The Day After Capitulo Perfeito: A Trip to Supertubos

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Did Kelly Slater Insinuate He Was Retiring During His On-Air Interview at Sunset?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo On Stepping Away from the CT: ‘I Don’t Want To But I Need To’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Why Photos Can Make the Surf Look Better Than It Is

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Local Hero Wildcard Tiago Stock Wins Capitulo Perfeito

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Wildcards Exit as Sunset Barrels on the Opening Day of Champion Tour’s Second Stop

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Capitulo Perfeito Is Now Live

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Capitulo Perfeito Sees Last-Minute Subs and an Epic Practice Session on Eve of Competition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfer’s Walk of Fame Plaques Stolen From Hermosa Beach Pier

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tosh and Joel Tudor in Mexico Is a Lesson In Stylish Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

WATCH: No Eddie, But Action from Waimea Bay Is Livestreaming

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Says This Session Was ‘One of the Most Fun Days This Winter’

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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