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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

13 Minutes of Seriously Hypnotic ‘Jello Wave’ Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Arts

‘Salitre’ Is One of the Best Collections of Surf Photography You Could Ever Ask For

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The World’s Gnarliest Open-Ocean Paddle Race Is Back

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

I Asked ChatGPT About Localism in Surfing; It Had a Lot to Say

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Owen Wright Will Retire After Wildcard at Bells, Citing Ongoing Brain Injury Risks

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Joel Parkinson and Friends Explore the Remote Coastlines of New Zealand

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed a Stupidly Long Mini Wave In the Florida Panhandle

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

5 Reasons Why Bodysurfers Are Better People Than Surfers

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Justin Quintal Surfs One Singularly Incredible Pipeline Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Sizable Shark Give Kayak Fisherman Scare of His Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Slab on Ireland’s West Coast Is a Thing of Beauty

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Solid Overhead Lines Pouring Through Uluwatu

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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