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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

Australian Surfer Stung by Box Jellyfish at Cloudbreak Recounts Terrifying Ordeal

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Does Impossible Things Surfing a Twin Fin on This Little Slab

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Indonesian Surfer Acquitted of Charges After Speaking Out About Rote Island Beach Access

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

New Research Allows Us to Imagine Surfing on Other Planets

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jesse Billauer Says Joel Tudor Once Choked Out Garrett McNamara Over a Drop-In

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lift Foils Shares PSA Reminding E-Foilers to Respect Etiquette in the Surfing Lineup

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Gear

The Best Surfboard Roof Racks for Your Car

Jacob Holke
Community
Surf

21 Minutes of Absolutely Giant Puerto Escondido With Quetzal Estrada

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The ‘Encyclopedia of Surfing’ Lives On: Successful Fundraising Drive Keeps Dream Alive

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

15 Subtle Ironies of Surfing No One Likes to Talk About

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

WSL’s Championship Tour Rookies Are Struggling With the New Format

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Compares Cheapest Man-Made Waves With the Most Expensive

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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