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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

Peruvian Surfer Joaquin Del Castillo Suffered a Severe Pelvis Fracture at Pipeline

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Took a Set to the Head in a POV Pipeline Session

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Los Angeles County Plans to Combat Beach Erosion; Will It Affect Surfing?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Sunset Beach Was Firing on Christmas Eve

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mullaghmore Took Its Pound of Flesh in December

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Does Morocco Boast the Biggest Rideable Wave on Earth? This Group of Chargers Thinks So 

Ben Mondy
Community
News

Cocoa Beach Hosts Annual Surfing Santas Event

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and Jamie O’Brien Flipped a SailGP Boat

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

How to Plan Your Surf Trip During an El Niño Year With Surfline’s Kevin Wallis

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Flew Home From Hawaii and Surfed That Massive New Jersey Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Shares His Ice Bath/Sauna Recovery Routine

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ocean Beach: This Is Why People Endure the World’s Most Brutal Paddle Out

Juan Hernandez
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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