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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

Watch Kelly Slater Surfing at Wai Kai, Oahu’s Newest Wave Pool

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rip Curl Launches a Virtual Surf Competition Using Smartwatch Data

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and Blair Conklin Try to Surf In Literal Circles Around a Tiny Alaskan Island

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Another Look at That Giant Swell That Hit Eastern Australia, This Time In 4k

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Needessentials U.S. Distributor Splits Off Into New Brand: Colby +

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Dane Kealoha, Legendary Hawaiian Surfer, Has Passed Away

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Wipeout Reel From Opening Day at the Wedge For Your Viewing Pleasure

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

How Crowds Fuel Innovation in Surfing

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

17-Year-Old Footage of the Florence Brothers on Their First Trip to J-Bay

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Hawai’i Adaptive Surfing Championships Draws Competitors from Around the Globe

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Three Iconic Surf Breaks That Died and the Waves That Emerged to Replace Them

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

10 Minutes of Raw Wedge Footage That Proves Wedge Surfers Are Masochists

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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