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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

Features

These Medical Supplies Are Absolute Musts to Pack On Your Next Surf Trip

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Harrison Roach on a 9’4″ 2+1 at Bells Beach Is a Sight to Behold

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Upcoming Docuseries ‘Surf Girls Hawai’i’ Follows Next Generation of Hawaiian Female Surfers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Fish Impales Surfer in the Face During Mentawai Trip

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

ISA Suspends Erin Brooks’ Eligibility to Compete as Canadian

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Drone Captures Footage of Windsurfer Taking Hellacious Wipeout at Cloudbreak

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surprised by Sneaky Off-the-Wall Summer Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Florida (Boogie Board) Man Arrested After Evading Double-Red Flag Warning

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Clyde Aikau Collapsed Outside Las Vegas Restaurant and Needed Emergency Open Heart Surgery

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Surfs Fin-Destroying Australian Reef

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

Kai Lenny Hits Alaska With Travis Rice to Practice Double Backflips

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Reflects On His Rollercoaster Day Surfing the 2023 Eddie

Juan Hernandez
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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