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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

Jordy Smith Shares Lineup With Surfing Dolphins At Jeffreys Bay

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfer’s Leg Injured In Possible Shark Bite At Linda Mar

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Environment

Ericeira World Surfing Reserve Announces Preservation Plan

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

UFC Fighter Max Holloway Surfed the Shizunami Surf Stadium

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Alex Gray Inducted Into the Los Angeles Sportswalk of Fame

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Jacob Willcox Is Finally Locked and Loaded for the 2024 Championship Tour

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

This Is What It Looks Like When a Last-Minute Indo Strike Mission Goes Perfectly

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Patterson, Artist Behind the ‘Surfing Madonna’ and Special Needs Surf Camp, Has Passed Away

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Here’s How Mason Ho Did the Quiksilver Festival in Hossegor

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

How Surfers Can (Cautiously) Use Credit Cards to Fund Travel

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Kelly Slater’s ‘Energy Healer,’ Charlie Goldsmith, Has Been Charged With Common Assault

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Caitlin Simmers, Ian Gentil Named WSL Rookies Of The Year

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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