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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

Caity Simmers, João Chianca Win MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

A First Look at Oahu’s New Artificial Surf Park: The LineUp at Wai Kai

Steve Andrews
Featured
Features

Diary From Portugal: The Day of the Decade at Supertubos

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Diary From Portugal: A Road Trip to Peniche, From Cascais to Caldas da Rainha

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

10 Types of Surfers You’ll Meet in the Lineup

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Kelly Slater Drops Cryptic Quote After Portugal Loss: ‘I’m Done for the Year’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Callum Robson and a Perfect 10 in Portugal

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

This 15-Year-Old Aerialist Is Taking Women’s Surfing to New Heights

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Welsh Surfer Has Run-In With a Seal, Ends Up With His Leg ‘Snapped In Two’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and a Surfer’s Guide to Oahu, From Pipeline to Shark Diving

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, John John Florence, Gabriel Medina, and More Get Ready to Compete in Portugal

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Para Surfing One Step Away From Inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics

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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