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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

It Was So Big in the South Bay That Only One Surfer Made It Out

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Here’s a Mighty Fine Example of Steph Gilmore’s Inimitable Style

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Todos Santos Went Wild on Friday the 13th

SEAWOLF
Community
Surf

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational Has Been Called on for Sunday

Joe Carberry
Staff
Gear

Reviewing Db’s ‘Shelter’ and ‘Bunker’: Not Just Surfboard Bags, Surfboard Luggage

Will Sileo
Staff
News

21-Year-Old Surfer and Bodyboarder Evan McMillen Dies at Salt Creek in Tragic Accident

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Conner Coffin Chats Life Off Tour and Plans for 2023

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Actually Broke His Back In That Brutal Jaws Wipeout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Explains How to ‘Survive Surfing 50-Foot Waimea Bay’

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

High Surf on North and West Sides of Oahu Leads to at Least 40 Lifeguard Rescues

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Taz Knight Reaps the Rewards of the Endless Search on the Emerald Isle

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ryan Callinan’s 17-minute ‘Beaneath a Pear Tree’ Is a Must-Watch

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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