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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

How Ian Walsh Became One of the Best Big Wave Surfers in the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How to Safely Surf in the Winter

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and a High Performance Big Wave Session

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Brave the Wave: Teaching Adaptive Athletes to Wakesurf

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Young Surfer Who ‘Almost Died’ After Being Struck by Canoe Files Lawsuit

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Kelly Slater Attempt to Surf a Backless Sandbar Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Judge Revives Lunada Bay Lawsuit: ‘Localism Is Illegal and Cities Could Be Held Liable’

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Upcoming Noosa Festival of Surfing Will Again Feature Dog Surfing Championships

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

How Do You Dry Your Wetsuit?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Scripps Researchers Used the Surf Ranch to Study the Effects Onshore and Offshore Wind Has on Tubes

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Meet the Woman Who Taught Her Chicken to Surf

Joe Carberry
Staff
Features

Diary From Portugal: On the Ground at the Perfect Chapter Surf Contest

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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