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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

Vancouver Island Is a Hell of a Place to Test Wetsuits

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surfer Bitten Twice by Shark After a Seal Reportedly Used Him as a Decoy

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Narda and Heavy Newport Beach Barrels

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Paralyzed Surfer Rescued by Nearby Teen in Oceanside

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Ke Iki Shorebreak Sends Two People to Hospital

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Surfs a ’10 Out of 10′ Waimea River Wave Session

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Ben Gravy, Surfing Extra Large East Coast Waves From Hurricane Humberto

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley on How to Wipeout Safe(ish)ly in the Tube

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Freezes Himself for ‘The Best Mini Barrels’ He’s Ever Surfed

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Study Finds That Surfing Could Help Veterans With PTSD

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Is What the Hurricane Narda Swell Looked Like at Malibu

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

The Best of September at Padang Padang, Impossibles, Bingin, and Balangan

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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