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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

Ever Wonder Why Surfboards Don’t Survive Flights? Airline Baggage Handler Hurls Guitars in Viral Vid

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Waco Surf to Add Housing Development and Second Surf Lagoon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Gets Season’s First Interference Call at Bells Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Chris Hemsworth Shares Photos From Another Family Surf Trip

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Thrust Back Into Another Round of Flood Warnings Amid New Storm

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence and the Highs and Lows of a Massive Day at Puerto Escondido

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Pro-Palestine Protestors Demonstrate Against Israeli Surfer Anat Lelior at Bells Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The ‘You Shoulda Seen It Before the Comp Window’ Effect Is Here

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Makua Rothman Recounts Legendary Billabong House Brawl

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pyzel Breaks Down the Newest Addition to the Family: the Ghost Squash

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Battles Australian Crowds on His Son’s First Trip

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Championship Tour Surfers Invaded the Winkipop Lineup Ahead of Bells

Evan Quarnstrom
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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