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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

Does Anyone Surf Barrels on a Twin Fin Better Than Clay Marzo?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Austin Surf Club Reportedly Owes $4.6M in Liens, Halts Construction

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Meet Cash Berzolla, a 20-Year-Old Waterman Who Needs to Be On Your Radar

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Steph Gilmore Sitting in Unfamiliar Territory: Dead Last in Championship Tour Rankings

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Hear Duke Kahanamoku Speak in Unearthed 1966 Interview

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Molly Picklum Doubles Down on Disappointment in New Olympic Qualification System

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shark Warning Issued in Southern California After Whale Found Floating Off Coast

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jadson Andre Calls Out Brazilian Surf Fans for Toxic Social Media Behavior

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surfing Legend Paul Strauch Has Passed Away

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Gold Coast Locals Scored Duranbah Tubes Ahead of Championship Tour Event

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Reunites With Poopies at Pumping Lowers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A ’10-11-Foot’ Shark Tailed This Downwind Foiler in California

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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