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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

Mick Fanning Has a New Surfboard Out and It Looks Spicy

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nias Looked Insanely Fun on October 16th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

HOMETOWN HYPE: Encinitas Is a Surf Town That Embraces Duality

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

These Are The Worst Surf Spots in The World To Get In and Out Of

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Says This Is the ‘Best Early Season Pipeline Ever’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

An Ode to Simply Waiting For Waves

Brian Sousa
Community
News

Puerto Rico Surfer Dies In Heavy Waves During Caribbean Swell

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

A Brand New Surf Festival is Coming to… Arizona?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Announces His First Baby Is on the Way

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Hossegor Hit Hard on the First Swell of the Season

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Eli Olson Made an Ode to Pipeline Wipeouts in ‘Fall Guy’

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

‘Plankenstein’ is a Horror Movie about a Demonic Surfboard

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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