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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

Photos

10 Stunning Images From the Hurricane Franklin Swell on Nantucket

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Throwback to the Day of Days at Cloudbreak

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Badgered Pyzel Into Making Him A Board And It Looks Pretty Rad

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Photos

Hurricane Franklin Kicked Up Some Insane Looking Surf In Nantucket

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Puerto Escondido Was Absolutely Ridiculous on September 1st

Alexander Haro
Staff
Photos

All Time: Idalia Stirs Up A Perfect Wave In Alabama

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Guy Who Takes His Pet Python Surfing With Him on the Regular

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Witness the Chaos of Malibu on a Holiday Weekend (With Swell)

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Jimmy Buffett Wasn’t Just a Musician – He Was a Surfer

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Matt Bromley Reveals Massive Head Wound He Got In Puerto Escondido

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Adventure Parc Snowdonia Announces Closure After Years of Mechanical Issues

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surf, Serve, and Soul: The Hobgood Brothers’ Transformative Trip to Baja California

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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