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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

New Jersey Grom Surfs 1,000 Days in a Row

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Honolulu Ocean Safety Named Its First Female Lifeguard Supervisor in 106-Year History

Joe Carberry
Staff
Comedy

Here’s a Hilarious Take On Why Surfers Are Such A**holes

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Says He’ll Retire After the Olympics… If He Makes Them

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Surfs a Rare North Shore Sand Bar That’s Usually a Boulder Field

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pearl Jam Made a Music Video Featuring the Legendary Jock Sutherland

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Portugal’s Tube-Centric Perfect Chapter Surf Contest Is Going Carbon Neutral

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Has Been Scoring in Panama

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

The Perfect Chapter, Portugal’s Invite-Only Tube Riding Contest, Just Lit the Yellow Light

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tanner Gudauskas Buys (and Rides) a Classic Michael Peterson Surfboard on Craigslist

Tanner Gudauskas
Community
Surf

Bellyboarding, Handplanes, and Paipos: A Look at Fringe Surfing

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Koa Rothman Explains What It’s Like Getting Caught Inside on Dry Reef at Pipeline

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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