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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

This Surf Parody Mocks Groms and Their Helicopter Parents

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Returns to the Uluwatu Cliff That Destroyed His Foil Board

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Red Bull Foam Wreckers Returns With the ‘Anti-Surf Contest’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Skeleton Bay Has Been Absolutely Pumping

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Mini Clay Marzo Edit to Quench Our Collective Clay Marzo Thirst

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Matt Biolos Talks About a New Video Series Celebrating …Lost’s History

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Reveals His Go-To Surf Accessory: the Hooded Rashguard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Mean Australian Slab With Nathan Florence That Was ‘More Than We Wanted’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Discusses the Importance of Learning by Doing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Police Raid Paris 2024 Olympics Offices as Part of Corruption Investigations

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Orphaned Seal Pup Hops from Board to Board With Surfers of Tourmaline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Shaping Legend Glenn Pang Breaks Down EPS and Poly Surfboard Construction

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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