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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

Italo Ferreira Pointed It Straight For Bali After He Was Eliminated from the Margaret River Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Partner Feature

Planning a Southern California Road Trip? Take Our Itinerary

The Inertia
Staff
News

Leashless Surfing In Byron Bay Is Now Punishable by Law

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Zoller Embodies Waves for Water Ideals in Latest Film ‘CACIQUE’

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

It Got Really Hollow and Really Heavy Behind the Rock at Snapper

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore, Gabriel Medina Take 2023 Margaret River Pro Titles

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

4 Things in Portugal You Absolutely Must Do (Surf Excluded)

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

California Surfers to Get First Significant South Swell of the Season

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

I Dare You To Watch This and Say Adam Bennetts Isn’t the Best Foil Surfer in the World Right Now

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Koa Rothman Podcast Prompts Fact Check on Sunscreen News

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Sneaky Late-Season Swell Hits Pipe; Koa Rothman Scores a Dream Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

WSL Grants Kelly Slater 2023/2024 Season Wildcard

Juan Hernandez
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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