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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

News

WSL Finals On Yellow Alert, Set For Tentative Saturday Start Date

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Can Tanner Waite Teach A Bunch Of YouTubers To Get Barreled In The Mentawais?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira and Gabriel Medina Go Next Level at the Boa Vista Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Rowdy Wedge Footage Is Fueled by Raw Hurricane Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Photos

Despite a Slow Indonesian Surf Season, These Photos Prove Padang Has Been On

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

The Quality of These Moroccan Waves Is Almost Unbelievable

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and a Reminder of How Awesome Big Wave Stand Up Paddling Can Be

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Spends Italian Vacation Pining After Jersey Hurricane Swell

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why Scorpion Bay Needs to Be on Your Surfing Bucket List (If It Isn’t Already)

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

In Lebanon, Despite War, Financial Crisis, and the Big Blast, a Surfing Renaissance Persists

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ethan Ewing Looks Just Fine Warming Up at Trestles This Week

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Lewy Finnegan Is One of the Hardest Charging Bodyboarders on Earth

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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