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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

The Mechanics of Teahupo’o: How Its Reef Manufactures the Heaviest Wave on Earth

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Backwash Wave at Beacons Causes Total Grom Carnage

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and a 12-Minute Opus to J-Bay – and His Family

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

The Case for Surf Travel

Ella Boyd
Featured
News

Shark Bite at Rockaway Beach Leaves Woman In Critical Condition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Conditions For the Tahiti Pro Trials Were Insane

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jackson Bunch Is The Youngest Old Pro on The Challenger Series

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Rides Storm Surf in Belgium

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Examining How Surfers Look to People Who Don’t Ride Waves

Brad Jacobson
Community
Comedy

NASA Scientists Using Surf Vloggers to Confirm the Presence of Water on Mars

Johnny Utah
Community
Features

Why the US Open of Surfing Still Matters

Sam George
Featured
Surf

J-Bay Practically Maxed Out As Soon As the CT Left Town

Juan Hernandez
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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