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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

Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Gets Green Light for Monday

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Justin Quintal and Pat Schmidt Scored Pumping New Jersey Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Local Homes Threatened in Town at Leading Edge of Morocco’s Surf-Inspired Development

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Surfs Wonky Haleiwa With a Bunch of Friends

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Carissa Moore Announces She’s Stepping Away From the Championship Tour

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Surfing Carnage for Your Viewing Pleasure

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Italo Ferreira Tried Skimboarding at Nazaré With Lucas Fink

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Study Finds Surfers 120 Times More Likely to Develop Melanoma Skin Cancer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Day at Mavs With Luca Padua Is the Definition of HEAVY

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

World Surf League Announces 2024 Pipe Pro Wildcards

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hunting for Yellowtail and Waves With Friends on a Boat Is One of Life’s Great Pleasures

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence on the Impact of Protective Gear in Big Wave Surfing

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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