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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

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
Surf

There Was Surf Contest at Skeleton Bay; The Tube Time Was Ridiculous

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Cousin Champs: Kelis Kaleopaa and Kaniela Stewart Win Huntington Beach Longboard Classic

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The Best of Conner Coffin

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Brianna Cope Says Being Different Is a Blessing in Disguise

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Features

I Asked ChatGPT About Kooks; It Turned Into a Philosophical Examination of Surf Culture

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Taj Burrow, Clay Marzo, Mason Ho and More Warm Up for the Padang Padang Cup

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Went Tandem E-Foiling With a French Bulldog

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Some Truly Epic GoPro Footage From Padang Padang

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Conner Coffin Announces Retirement From Competitive Surfing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

POV Footage Shows There’s Always a Terrifying Drop-in Lurking at Snapper Rocks

Joe Carberry
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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