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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

Surfer Releases GoPro Footage of Capsized Boat Passenger Rescue at Steamer Lane

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Tomo Release a New Shape: the Mindcraft

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Former WSL Chief Erik Logan Named CEO at Tony Robbins Conglomerate

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

New Lineup Rules in Bali: Beginners Banned From Certain Areas, Instructors Required

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ensenada Surf Spots Saved as President Cancels Destructive Port Expansion

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Brazil Surf Industry Pros Say the End of the Brazilian Storm Is Near

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Sofia Mulanovich Has Launched a National Surf Tour in Peru

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Finds Frigid Perfection Above the Arctic Circle

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Wing Surfing Jaws Is So Incredible It Looks Fake

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Surfer Justine Dupont Fractures Vertebrae During Thriller at Killers Event

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Boat Barrels Through Steamer Lane Lineup and Capsizes, Surfers Rescue Occupants

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Stranded Surfer Survives by Clinging to Lobster Trap Until Rescuers Arrive

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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