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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

Dylan Graves Got Fully Immersed in the Aotearoa Surf Scene

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Found a Pair of Epic Waves In El Salvador

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Wants 2028 Olympic Surfers to Train on Its Islands

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

First Pipe Swell of the Season Brought Out the World’s Best Pipeline Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Kelly Slater, at 53, Absolutely Tearing Lower Trestles Apart

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Uluwatu Went Off For Three Hours on October 15th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Newport, Oregon, a Pacific Northwest Surf Hub

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brazilian Pro Pedro Scooby Blasts WSL Judges at Saquarema Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surf Industry Survey on Tariffs Paints Bleak Outlook for Spending and Hiring

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Another Otter Is Now Stealing Surfboards in Santa Cruz

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

HOMETOWN HYPE: Northern Michigan Has a Surf Scene Forged by Idealists

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

RyanAir Absolutely Demolished Willem Beck’s Surfboards

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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