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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

Russian Surfers Could Return to Olympic Qualifiers After IOC Reversal

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence, Kai Lenny Risk Death by Pavement at Red Bull Soapbox

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Simple Pleasures: Watch Bjorn Dunkerbeck Windsurf 64 Miles Per Hour

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke Drops Highlight Reel Covering the Last Decade

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pumping Malibu: The Perfection and Chaos of Southern California’s Premier Summer Wave

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Quiksilver Festival Is Back for 2026

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Body of a Missing Italian Kitesurfer Might Have Been Found in Libya

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Will Return to Competition as a Wildcard at the Tahiti Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shark Attack Reminicent of Mick Fanning’s J-Bay Viral Moment Filmed In Blurry Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Whale Strike Sinks New Jersey Fireboat

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Ripping in Mexico on a Borrowed 6’9″ Simon Jones Twin Fin

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Newport Beach Fourth Of July Celebrations Lead to Riot, Mass Arrests

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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