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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

Revised Teahupo’o Olympic Judging Tower Backed by French Polynesian President

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Just One Terrible Pipeline Wipeout from Eala Stewart

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Tests Out Newly Repaired Hip at Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

WSL and ESPN Join Forces to Air Championship Tour Events

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s an Edit of Wipeouts and Rescues from the 2024 Nazaré Big Wave Challenge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Environment

For Capitulo Perfeito, the Road to Carcavelos Starts in the Amazon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

8-Time World Champ Stephanie Gilmore Stepping Away From the Championship Tour in 2024

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Surfer’s Ear: How to Treat and Prevent It

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Poopies Opens Up About Crystal Meth Addiction, Overdosing, and Living in a U-Haul

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Pays Tribute To Nazaré, the Biggest Wave on Earth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Coxos Was Firing Today, in Case You Needed Another Reason to Envy Portuguese Surfers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Had Best Day of the Year (So Far) Ahead of Pipe Pro

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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