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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

Tourist Catches a Slap In Hawaii: Is Violence In Surf Lineups Ever Warranted?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

In the Midst of War, the Fate of Gaza’s Surfers Remains Mostly Unknown

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

The 10th Capitulo Perfeito Surf Event Is On the Horizon, and We Should All Be Very Excited

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Kanoa Igarashi Talks About His Great Reset: New Equipment, Coaching and Classes at Harvard

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Busted Out a New Trick on Black Friday at Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Laird Hamilton Thinks He Knows Why He Can Deal With Fear So Well

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Surfs a Seriously ‘Terrifying Day at Pipeline’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Some of the Glassiest Waimea River Waves Ever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Surfers Will Stay on a Cruise Ship During the Olympic Surfing Event at Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Monster Wave at Shark’s Cove Just About Obliterated These Tourists

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Even El Porto Looked Good During the Black Friday Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Laird Hamilton Talks Early Life and Near-Death Experiences on the Shawn Ryan Podcast

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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