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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

Dylan Graves Went to Surf Abu Dhabi on Opening Day, All Because of a Random Text

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Clay Marzo Post Another Edit From France, This Time With Coco Ho

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Paris Olympics Announces Scaled-Down Plans for Teahupo’o Judging Tower After Stiff Opposition

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

14 Minutes of Raw Drone Footage From Massive Nazaré

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nicolas Cage Spotted Struggling in a Surfing Scene from ‘The Surfer’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Scored Absolutely Freezing Barrels in Norway

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

An Auction of Photographer John Witzig’s Work Is a Study in Australian Surf History

Ben Mondy
Community
News

Canadian Official Calls for Erin Brooks To Be Granted Citizenship

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Breaks Down What’s In His Essential Winter Quiver

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Breaks Down Five More Sketchy Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

John John Florence on Why the WSL Finals Should Be at Pipeline and How Long He’ll Compete

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

This Great White Shark Isn’t Letting a Surfer Catch a Wave

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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