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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

Jacob Szekely Went On a Strike Mission to Ocean Beach During an Epic Swell

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Torren Martyn Just Released His New Film ‘Calypte,’ and It’s a Must-Watch Surfing Adventure

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Footage Captures Tree Crashing Into River Behind Iconic Eisbach Wave After Record Snow in Munich

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

‘Small’ Nazaré Is a Totally Different Monster When a Fresh Swell Is Building

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jeff Clark Plays Tour Guide on a Massive Day at Maverick’s

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Jackson Bunch, Erin Brooks Win 2023 Hawaiian Islands HIC Haleiwa Pro

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tanner Gudauskas Found a $50 Surfboard Owned by an Underground Aerial Pioneer

Tanner Gudauskas
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Was All Business Surfing ‘Psycho’ Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Joao Chianca Knocked Unconscious Surfing Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Teahupo’o Judging Tower Construction Barge Purportedly Damaged Coral Reef

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Kahaluʻu Bay Surf School Permits Temporarily Blocked

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Ben Gravy Tackle Post-Thanksgiving New Jersey Swell

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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