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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

54-Year-Old Surfer Dies Surfing Margaret River’s Bombie

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Teaches the Basics of Getting Barreled in 3 Minutes

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke Puts It All on the Line in ‘Inner Mechanics’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Oscar Langburne on Sponsorship, Injury, and His New Edit, ‘Ever Changing Moods’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Hit Up The Palm Springs Surf Club for a Foam Board Super Session

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

New Smyrna Beach Gave This Florida Surf Filmmaker a New Lease on Life

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

6 Surfing Innovations and Discoveries That Took Time to Catch On

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Sierra Kerr Lands First-Ever Women’s Backflip at URBNSURF Sydney

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Junior Lifeguard Praised for Rescue Efforts After Boat Capsizes Off California Coast

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Returns to Backyard Wave Pool to Figure Out How it Actually Works

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines Announce Surfboard Policy Change

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Pipeline Super Session with Jamie O’Brien, John John Florence, and More

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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