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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 What the Surf Looked Like in Los Angeles This Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Here’s How Kai Lenny Gets His Destroyed Jet Ski Off the Rocks at Jaws

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence and Koa Rothman: How to Get Better at Surfing, Faster

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

A Dreamy Day of Surfing in Hawaii

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

Australia Shark Safety Nets Can’t Catch Bull Sharks

Sam Anderson
Staff
Health

Kelly Slater Shares His Health Secrets For Surfing Longevity

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Karina Rozunko and Jimmy Jazz Team Up For a Trippy, Abstract ‘Haiku’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Ian Brought ‘the Most Flawless Waves’ Brett Barley Has Seen in Years

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

18 Best Surf Books of All Time

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Highlight Reel from the Perfect Chapter, the Wildest Tube Riding Contest in Europe

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Man Swims to Safety After Hawai’i Shark Attack

Andrew Marshall
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper On How a Historic Eddie Turned Around What Seemed Like ‘a Doomed Winter’

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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