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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

Kelly Slater Talks About Retiring Next Year, Weighs In on the Surf Ranch Controversy

Joe Carberry
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador on the Functional Differences Between Choosing a Single Fin or Two-Plus-One for Your Next Board

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Album Surf Nails Modern Retro Style in New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Larry Haynes Shot ’90s Pipeline Like Nobody Else Could

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Look What Happened at the Wedge on May 18th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Reed Platenius Shows the Dedication Necessary to Score on Vancouver Island

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Noah Beschen Makes Lower Trestles His Play Thing

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Sydney Surfers Chase Barrels, Get Chased by Them

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why the Drama at the Surf Ranch Is Good For Competitive Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Look How Good Puerto Escondido Was on May 28th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfing Australia Apologizes to Noosa Malibu Club, Retracts Unequal Prize Money Claims

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Is Mason Ho, Ripping in Slow Motion

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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