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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

Kai Lenny Surfs Every Type of Board In One Day

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kalani Robb Rocks Mullet, Casually Invents New Trick Surfing Lowers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Soleil Errico and Kai Sallas Win 2023 Longboard World Titles in Malibu

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Look at the Wild Facial Expressions Surfers Make

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Over 40? Your Shortboard’s Too Short

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Glenn Pang on How Surfers Should Choose the Right Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Discovered A New Surf Break In Scotland

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Posts 13-Minute Video of Himself Getting Annihilated While Stuck on the Inside

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Says He Found the ‘Best River Surfing Wave In America’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Lack of Funding Forces Half of South Africa Para Surfing Team to Withdraw From World Championships

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Sally Fitzgibbons Qualifies for 2024 Championship Tour

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Demolished Rocky Point on October 6th

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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