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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

News

Brian Keaulana-Backed Oahu Wave Pool Opposed by Activists

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Three Marines Attacked by Crowd at San Clemente Pier

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

WSL’s Erik Logan Responds to Judging Criticism from Gabriel Medina, Filipe Toledo, and Italo Ferreira

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Drove All the Way to Canada to Surf This River Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs a Whole Bunch of Giant Puerto Barrels

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Will Gabriel Medina be Fined or Suspended for Publicly Complaining About WSL Judging?

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch in Envy as Pretty Much All of Australia Gets Fantastic Autumn Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surf Boat Storms the Beach at Superbank, Drops in on Surfer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Opinion

Why Surfing Needs the Surf Ranch Pro

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Carissa Moore and Griffin Colapinto Win 2023 Surf Ranch Pro

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Filipe Toledo Take On Leonardo Fioravanti at the Surf Ranch

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

How to Paddle Out On a Longboard

Rebecca Parsons
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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