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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

This Is the Australian Pipeline

Joe Carberry
Staff
Partner Feature

Power Trip: A Series of Radical California Road Trips

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Dramatic Drone Footage Shows Surfer Rescuing Swimmer in Harrowing Fashion

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Judi Oyama Is a 63-Year-Old Skateboarding Legend, and She’s Still Going Strong

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

ISA Decides to Uphold Exclusion of Russian Surfers a Year After Invasion of Ukraine

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Talks About the Possibility of Falling Off Tour

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Goes Slab Hunting in a Hawaiian Hurricane

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Jack Robinson Withdraws From Margaret River Pro Due to Knee Injury

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s How You Can Surf Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kevin Skvarna: U.S. Kneeboard Surfing Champion 

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Features

Canada’s Reed Platenius Just Won the North American Junior Title; Could We See a Canadian on the CT?

Mikey Nixon
Community
Surf

Adam Bennetts With More Proof He’s One of the Best Foilers On the Planet

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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