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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

Caroline Marks and Caity Simmers Will Be Olympians Regardless of WSL Finals Outcome

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

WSL Finals by the Numbers: Breaking Down Trends in Surfing’s World Title Tourney

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Went on a 24-Hour Strike Mission to Tahiti… and It Was Totally Worth It

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

Luke Cederman Busts Out Some Undeniably Sweet Moves In This Parody of Surf Instructors

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater Burn the Guy Who Punched Sara Taylor in Bali

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

8 Minutes of Solid Wedge Footage to Start Your Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Kelly Slater Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Jimmy Buffett After the Singer’s Passing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Maui’s Imaikalani deVault Is Fighting to Reclaim His Spot On Tour

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Bioluminescent Algae Bloom Creates Glowing Waves for California Surfers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Listen to Legendary Bodysurfer Mark Cunningham Talk About Point Panic

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

19 Minutes of Surf Rage and Good Waves at the Superbank

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Lost at Sea: Surf Survival Stories That Defy Logic

Ben Mondy
Community
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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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