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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

Freesurfers Invaded a UK Surf Competition, Forcing Organizers to Call Police

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

John Peck, Legendary Pipeline Surfer, Has Died at 81

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Somehow Managed to Ride a Wave in Connecticut

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfboard Lost at Sea Off Tasmania for 17 Months Winds Up in New Zealand

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Returns to Indonesia for ‘IND HO NESIA 2’ Surf Movie

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Simple Wetsuit Cleaning Guide That Every Surfer Needs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A Look at Sheboygan, Wisconsin’s Thriving Surf Scene

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Darian Cheffers on Surfing Cow Bombie and the Joy of the Truffle Hunt

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Craig Anderson Bleeds Style In ‘Samudra Spirit Glitters’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Dupes Internet: Baby Announcement Was Just a PR Stunt

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Beginner Surfer, Friend Drown In Harsh Conditions at Australian Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Photos

20 Photos From the Rip Curl GromSearch at the New Atlantic Park Surf

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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