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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

Kelly Slater and a Leashless Board Test at Winkipop

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

30 Minutes of NSW Insanity, Featuring Lucas Chianca, Dylan Longbottom, and Lucas Fink

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith and Friends Got Their Fill of Tubes at a Private Oaxacan Sand Bar

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Takes on the Crowd at Snapper Rocks on a 4’11” Soft-Top

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surf Photographer Captures ‘Tornado Rip’ off Manly Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Sterling Spencer Says Wave Pool Surfing Is a Different Sport

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘The Granny Grommets’ Are Some of the Most Stoked Surfers You’ll Ever See

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

20 Sharks Hooked In One Day Off Southern California Pier

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

New Study Shows WSL Surfers Score Higher in Home Country When Judged by Compatriots

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Wavegarden Announces New Partnership With Australia’s Surf Farm

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Makes Backflips on a SUP Foil Look Easy

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Breaks Down His Whole Quiver and Explains How He Chooses a Surfboard

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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