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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

News

Kai Lenny Is Not Happy With the Government’s Response to the Devastating Maui Wildfires

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Caroline Marks and Jack Robinson Win Tathiti Pro, Robo Leapfrogs Into WSL Finals

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Environment

Rare Drone Footage Shows Great White Sharks Hunting Bat Rays

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny and 4 Insane Minutes of Raw Footage on the Biggest Waves of the Year

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

‘Running Down A Dream’ Is A New Film From Freesurfer Petterson Thomaz

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Still Has a Sliver of Hope to Qualify for the 2024 Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Alan Cleland Becomes First Mexican Surfer to Qualify for the Olympics

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

All the Highlights From Day Two at the Shiseido Tahiti Pro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Think You Can Surf Skeleton Bay? We Spoke With a Stickerless Surfer Who’s Made the Trek

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Charly Quivront, Marco Mignot, Didier Piter and More Picked the Perfect Summer to Stay In France

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Search Continues for Missing Crew Member of Indonesian Surf Charter Boat

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Logged Some Serious Barrel Time At XXL Skeleton Bay

Cooper Gegan
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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