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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

Features

Indonesian Surf Boat Tragedy Might Galvanize Safety Standards in the Region

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Shark Nets Returning to New South Wales, Despite Opposition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

Is Surfing More Rewarding as a Hobby or a Career?

Ella Boyd
Featured
Photos

Check Out the Finalists for Ocean Photographer of the Year

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfs the Best (And Only) Wave In the Swiss Alps

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Skeleton Bay Super Session with JOB, Craig Anderson, and Way More

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is What Newport Looked Like During the Hurricane Hilary Swell

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The Biggest Nias of the Year; ‘Almost Out of Control’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Why Surfboard Model Names Have Made a Comeback

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Koa Smith and Skeleton Bay Were So Synced Up on August 12th

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Criticizes Government Response to Maui Wildfire

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Lolita the Orca Died on Friday Before Her Release Back to the Ocean

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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