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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

Features

Is the Snowdonia Closure an Anomaly or a Domino in the Wave Park World?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Inertia’s 6th Annual EVOLVE Packed Surfing Heritage and Culture Center Full of Good Vibes

Alexander Haro
Staff
Partner Feature

Surf City, El Salvador Hosts WSL Longboard Classic

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Dubs China Walls ‘Most Dangerous Spot On South Shore’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

6 Minutes of Raw Newport Beach Footage During the Hurricane Java Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Uluwatu Was Fully Bombing on September 15th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Inertia’s 6th Annual EVOLVE Packed the House at San Clemente’s Surfing Heritage and Culture Center

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Atlanta Man Paralyzed From Rare Surfing Injury On Honeymoon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Here’s How Surfers Can Showcase Their Sponsors at the Paris Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

The Bing Pipeliner: The First Modern Surfboard

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Look How Clean Lance’s Right Was, Even In Stormy Conditions

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

The Gold Coast Guy Who Takes His Pet Python Surfing Has Been Hit With a Hefty Fine

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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