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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 Cliff at Steamer Lane Collapsed Into the Ocean…Again

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Surfs Switch So Well at Big Uluwatu You’d Think He Was Goofy-Foot

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves Breaks Down His POV Surf Imagery Techniques

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Rode a Rarely Surfable Wave on Oahu’s East Side

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Newport Beach Went Into Overdrive When Tropical Storm Iselle Arrived

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Endless Surf Announces Partnership with AI Company, Flowstate

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Travis Logie, Ahmed Hishaam Round Out 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy Invitees

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Two Pacific Tropical Storms Are Expected to Become Hurricanes

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Experiments With a New Tomo Shape on the Gold Coast

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

16 Gorgeous Images From the First Two Rounds of the Fiji Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Lance’s Right Was Absolutely Bombing on August 20th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

California Lawmakers to Formally Recognize Lifeguards as First Responders

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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