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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

Koa Rothman Walks Through His Brutal Pipeline Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Tiago Stock Wins Capitulo Perfeito Trials, Qualifies for Main Event

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Becky Fleischauer Jewell Named USA Surfing’s Executive Director Ahead of Paris 2024 Games

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Surfs the ‘Swell of the Decade’ on Madeira Island

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Mark Healey Sets His Jet Ski Up for ‘Actual Hardcore Use’

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Kauli Vaast Named Dior Brand Ambassador Ahead of Olympics

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Could Drones Revolutionize Surf Contest Judging?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Seal Beach Shows The Wedge Isn’t The Only Shorebreak in Town

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

A Surf Park Patent War Could Be Coming to a Wave Pool Near You

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Capítulo Perfeito 2024 Announces Final List of Surfers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

South Australia Surfer Drives Himself to Hospital After Shark Bite

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Huge Wipeout During the SUP Backdoor Shootout

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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