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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

Lower Trestles Surfers Perfect the Art of the Claim

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Stand-up Paddle Surfboards: Performance At Scale

Sam George
Featured
Surf

John John Florence Is Selling His Catamaran for $1,349,000

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

5 Long Island Shark Bites Prompt Increased Patrols

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and Blair Conklin Scored a Weirdly Good Ferry Wake Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp and Minute-Long Tubes at Skeleton Bay

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

Who’s Behind the Romanticization of the Surfing Life?

Ella Boyd
Featured
News

First-Ever Olympic Training Program Underway at Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surfing the Box with the Florence Brothers and Friends

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Waterproof Key Pouches to Bring Electronic Keys Into the Water

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

And Now, Kai Lenny Foils While Getting Towed by a Horse

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Explores Weird Waves in Java

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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