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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

Pro Surfers on Why Pipeline Is One of the Most Dangerous Waves on Earth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

After Shocking Murders, Is it Safe to Surf in Baja? We Spoke With Three Locals

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Newest Wavegarden Pool Open to the Public at URBNSURF Sydney

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Glimpse of How John John Florence Keeps Records of the Equipment He Tests

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

First Look at New Artificial Wave Tech That’s So Glassy It Doesn’t Seem Real

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Sam Studee Turned a Coffee Table into a Wake Foil

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tyler Stanaland Taking On the Wedge With Nothing But Foamies

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin, Adrien Raza Skimboard 100-Foot Canal in Rotterdam

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tahlija Redgard Surfing Finless Is Necessary Viewing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Shipstern Bluff Went Off and Matahi Drollet Was Charging

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Bioluminescent Waves Have Made a Return to SoCal Shores

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Big Wave Surfers Help Rescue Brazil Flood Victims

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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