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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

News

Why Some Beaches Have Free Parking and Others Don’t

Jade Eckardt
Community
Arts

This Wave Animation Uses Physics-Based Fluid Models to Blow Your Mind

Alexander Haro
Staff
Mountain

Jamie O’Brien Surfs Powder and River Waves In Canada

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

These Ferry Waves Ben Gravy Surfed Look Like a Wave Pool

Joe Carberry
Staff
Gear

The Best Bodysurfing Fins

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Harry Hollmer-Cross In Hospital After Serious Surfing Accident at Shipstern Bluff

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kalani Chapman Opens Up About a Near-Death Wipeout at Pipe

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Surf Dog Ricochet, the Famous Therapy Dog, Has Died

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Dylan Graves May Have Just Broken the World Record for Most Turns on a Wave

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and an Excellent Day of Surfing

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

James Jenkins Stunt Doubles on The Outer Banks

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Authentic Brands Makes Offer to Buy Boardriders, Including Quiksilver and Billabong

Joe Carberry
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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