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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

Torren Martyn Makes a Very Compelling Case for Riding an 8-Foot Channel Bottom Twin Fin

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and His Brothers Charged Pipeline During a Wild Swell Bender

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

These Are the Top 5 GoPro Moments From Kai and Ridge Lenny

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Battrick Gives His Side of the Story After Thurso Contest Invaded by Angry Freesurfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Embattled Orange County Surf Park Gets City Approval

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

5 More Outer Banks Homes Have Collapsed Into the Ocean

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Massive Shark Feeding Frenzy Spotted Near Snapper Rocks

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp and Albee Layer Went to Iceland for Waves, and They Definitely Found Them

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Austrian Surfs Wave for Eight Hours Straight, Smashing Guinness World Record

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Joel Tudor Calls Out WSL and Longboarders for Soft Wave Pool Settings

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Driver Dies After Car Plunges Off Santa Cruz Wharf

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

More Details About the Wave Pool in China’s New Surf-Themed Resort

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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