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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

Ethan Ewing ‘Still In the Draw’ for WSL Finals; No Replacement If He’s Out

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

These Skimboarders Might Have Gotten the Best Waves of the Hurricane Hilary Swell

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Can You Surf a Snowboard? This Surfer Found Out

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Matt George Discusses His New Book, His Surfing Life, and His Views on Surf Writing

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

This Guy Surfed Tandem With a Dead Shark

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Adam Bennetts Foiling In Some of the Clearest Water You Ever Did See

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Victoria Vergara Had Her Surfboards Absolutely Demolished by an Airline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows Great White Shark and Surfer Stalking One Another

Joe Carberry
Staff
Comedy

The Exhaustive, Scientifically Accurate Surf-Comedian Power Rankings

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Business & Media

‘100 Foot Wave’ Renewed by HBO for Third Season

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jackson Dorian Posted Up in Kandui For Some Incredible Mentawais Surf

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

Hurricane Hilary: How Many Times in Your Life Will You See a ‘Biggest Day Ever’

Sam George
Featured
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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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