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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

Great White Shark Bites Seal in Half Feet From Shoreline During Ultimate Biology Lesson

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Chris Hemsworth Throws the Hammer Down at Swiss Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Birth of the Endless Summer’: The Discovery of Cape St.  Francis and a Surfing Culture

Richard Yelland
Community
News

Surfer Bitten By Great White Shark at Margaret River

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Clinches 2023 WSL Final Five Spot

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

805’s ‘Convergence’ Premiers August 3rd

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Jack Ho: Waikiki’s Own Jack of Many Trades

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Dane Reynolds and Crew Ride Vintage CI Surfboards and Dane Nearly Cuts His Eye Out

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Manifests Perfect Waves At An Indo Point Break

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Surfing and Punk Rock: The Surprising Cultural Crossroads

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

‘Terror Vault 5’ From Tim Bonython Is An Ode To Surf Wipeouts

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado on His Legacy, Environmental Impact, and Staying Inspired

Alexander Haro
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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