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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

Ari Browne Proves Fun Can Be Found Anywhere There’s a Tiny Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Surf Influencers: Just Popular Enough to Kill Us

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Perfect Hossegor and the Quiksilver Festival: A Strong Case for Bringing the CT Back to France

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Roby D’Amico SUP’d the River Tiber Through Rome to Help Clean His Home Surf Break

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Went Cold Turkey On Soft-Tops For Seven Days

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Swimmer Missing in Marin County After Possible Shark Attack

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Kipp Caddy Get Smoked by an Errant Surfboard in the Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

These Guys Show What It’s Like Surfing at Japan’s Shizunami Surf Stadium

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Why It’s a Good Thing Your Partner Doesn’t Surf – and How to Keep It That Way

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Beefs TV Presents the Gnarliest ‘Zipper’ Waves in Southern California

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Conditions at the Juno Pier Couldn’t Have Been Dreamier

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey and McKenzie Bowden in 2 Minutes of Stupidly Stylish Twin Fin Surfing

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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