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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

Coco Ho Is Super Excited for the Upcoming Vans Pipe Masters

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Charger Justine Dupont Talks World Titles and SUP Surfing Pregnant

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tucker Wooding Flies Us Over the Chaos and Beauty of Mavs’ Opening Swell

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Had a Hell of a Great Week on the North Shore

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

17-Year-Old Ned Hart Takes On West Oz, 2-Wave Hold Downs and All

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Gets In the Van for Steve-O’s Wild Ride Podcast

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surfboard-Stealing Otter 841 Seen With Pup

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman on What It’s Like Getting Caught Inside All Day at Giant Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

The Couch Surfing Show Has a New Approach to Creating Live Surf Content

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Mountain

Conjuring Chuck Patterson, These Guys Went Big Wave Water Skiing

Joe Carberry
Staff
News

North Shore Surfer Suffers Shark Bite, Latest In Recent Spate Of Encounters

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

2024 Championship Tour Roster Is Set; 7 Rookies Join the CT

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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