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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

Mark Healey Goes Deep for Giant Wahoo Off the North Shore

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

More Allegations of Violence Surface Against Surfer Who Attacked Women in Bali

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘Keep It A Secret,’ a Film Examining Ireland’s Surf History, Is Now Streaming

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

CJ Macias Describes the Nazaré Wipeout That Almost Killed Him

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

On the Eve of the Retirement of Owen Wright: A Highlight Reel from a Hard-Charging Career

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Viral Bali Surf Fight Attackers Identified; One Loses Sponsor, Other Apologizes

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Knocked Into Bells Elimination by Wildcard Xavier Huxtable

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Man Viciously Attacks Woman in the Water During Bali Surf Fight

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Surfs a Private Alaia Bay Session in Switzerland

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Occhilupo Looks Back at Five Decades of Surf

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Charly Quivront’s New Cinematic Web Series Is All About Surf Travel and Barrels

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Surfing Terrifying, Gigantic Slabs at Shipstern Bluff

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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