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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

‘Murf The Surf’ Docuseries Reignites Interest in Famous Criminal

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

German Surfer Tim Elter Goes on a Rollercoaster Journey to the Mentawais in ‘Clandestine Red’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

See Mason Ho and Noa Deane Tearing the North Shore to Shreds

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Every Excellent Scoring Wave from the Billabong Pro Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

10 Eerie Clips of Great White Sharks Eyeing Surfers

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Global Surfboard Market to Surpass $6.7B in Revenue by 2033

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Shane Dorian Looks Back at His Most Memorable Pipe Wave Ever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Partner Feature

Julie Cox and Rel Lavizzo-Mourey Decided to Build the Surf Community They Always Wanted

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Coco Nogales Broke His Pelvis at Todos Santos and He Needs Our Help

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson and Carissa Moore Win Billabong Pro Pipeline

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

This Barrel at the Billabong Pro Pipeline Is Quintessential John John Florence

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Coco Ho Remembers the Best Wave She’s Ever Surfed at Backdoor

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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