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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 the Top Women in the World Rip Lower Trestles Apart

Brad Jacobson
Community
News

Santa Cruz Locals Alo Slebir and Ryan Augenstein Join Greg Long, Bianca Valenti as 2023 Mavericks Awards Winners

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Coxos Put On a Hell of a Grand Finale Before Closing Its Doors For the Season

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Teahupo’o Hit By Devastating Flash Flood That Pushed Cars Into the Lagoon

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Slew of Shark Encounters on Oahu Has Experts Searching for Answers

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Gary Linden On How He’s Managed to Keep Surfing for Over 50 Years

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Made Sure He Was at the Wedge for Opening Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tanner Gudauskas Finds a Pristine, 40-Year-Old 5’8″ Local Motion In Hawaii

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

First Bodysurfing Contest at Steamer Lane Rescheduled Due to Lack of Waves

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

The Wedge Lit Up on the First South Swell of the Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Partner Feature

7 Often-Overlooked Tips for a Successful California Road Trip

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and a Mutant Left Hand Slab

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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