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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

Colorado Man Searching for Anonymous Surfer Who Saved His Life

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Klaussner Rescued by Competitors at Tunel Crew Shootout in Brazil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley and a Puerto Escondido Wipeout That Nearly Ripped His Face Off

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Surfing’s Greatest Waterman Versus the State of California

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Here’s What Happened When Hurricane Narda Hit The Wedge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

These Are the Top 10 Deadliest Shark Attack Beaches

Nikolai Barkats
Community
Surf

More Gold Coast Carnage: Wipeouts, Fails, and Bails

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Following His Wild Stalefish Backflip, Hughie Vaughan Joins Swatch Team

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Goes Back to His Roots, Surfing on a Cooler Lid in the Amazon

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi Snuck to Peru for a Desert Barrel Mission with Local Rippers

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

In His Quest to Ride Every Named Storm of the Season, Ben Gravy Surfs Hurricane Gabrielle

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mexican President Halts Ensenada Port Expansion That Threatened Waves

Evan Quarnstrom
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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