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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

Derek Hynd Surfing (With Fins!) In 1985’s ‘Blazing Boards’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Shows What Life Is Like on Tour During the Aussie Treble

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

USA Surfing Granted Control of Olympic Team, Ending Year-Long Power Struggle

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Yago Dora and Jacob Willcox Clashed Over a Non-Interference Call at Margaret River

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A New Pier Under Construction in Pavones Threatens One of the World’s Longest Waves

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

10 Images From a Pumping First Day at the Margaret River Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Foiling This French Tidal Bore Looks Like the Most Fun a Person Can Possibly Have on a Board

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Shark Island Slab Session Featuring the Legendary Kipp Caddy

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Sheds Light On His Decision to Move Back Home to Brazil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hooneymooner’s Leg Amputated After Maldives Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Miguel Blanco’s Search for Waves on an African Island Ends with Sand-Pounding Tubes

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tyler Wright Pulls Out of Margaret River at Last Minute Due to Injury

Evan Quarnstrom
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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