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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

Mason Ho (and Others) Absolutely Shredded the Wai Kai Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

These Are My First Waves After a 15-Years Hiatus From Surfing

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Mikala Jones: Remembering the Man, the Surfer, and His Love for Indonesia

Matt George
Community
Surf

Nightmare Fuel: The 2023 Mavericks Wipeout Reel

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Found a Wave ‘Just Like Ma’alaea’ a.k.a Freight Trains

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

Raglan Surf Report Parodies Surfskaters with SurfSkateline App

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Surfs Lennox With Bobby Martinez

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Bryce Young Explores Influences In ‘Following The Fall Line’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

New Instagram Account Raises Questions About Sunny Garcia’s Current State

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Griffin Colapinto, Leonardo Fioravanti Qualify For Paris Olympics

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

Who Will Be the WSL’s Next CEO? Here Are 3 Surf-Fan Approved Options

Sunny Fassler
Community
Surf

‘Finless Fridayz’ at T-Street Looks Like Either a Blast or a Nightmare

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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