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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

Nathan Florence Signs With Red Bull

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surf Heavyweights Are Rallying Against Ski Federation Bid for Olympic Surfing Control

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Invites to the 2025-2026 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Have Been Announced

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

San Diego Wave Pool Could Begin Construction Next Year

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

HOMETOWN HYPE: Meet the Rich Surfing Community of Newport, Oregon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Yago Dora Reveals Astronomical Tax Bill Following Championship Tour Wins

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Cam Scott In ‘NoFINDO’ Is an Incredible Display of Finless Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

El Salvador Invests in Another Surf Contest, Will Host ISA SUP Championships Again

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Scottish Man Dies While Surfing in Cornwall

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Narda Did Very, Very Good Things to the Wedge

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

There Could Be a New Wave Pool Coming to Los Angeles

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Backyard Wavepool (and House) In Arizona Just Hit the Market for $15 Million

Juan Hernandez
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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