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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

Great White Shark Breaches at San Onofre During Surf Competition

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

A Strike Mission to Tierra del Fuego With Some Absolutely Flawless Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Portugal Offers Surfers Golden Ticket With New Digital Nomad Visa

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Nathan Florence Surfs the Craziest Slab In Portugal

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Researchers Discover ‘Deep Ocean Oasis’ in the Maldives

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

4 Horrific Nazaré Wipeouts That Will Have You Holding Your Breath

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Great White Shark Hits Surf Ski From Beneath During Surf Life Saving Race

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Captures Giant Shark Swimming Amongst Surfers at Ewa Beach

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Gender Stereotypes Challenged in Funny New Surf Edit

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kirra Pinkerton’s Gold Medal at the ISA World Surfing Games Is Just the Beginning

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Gear

Surf Hacks: How to Repair a Wetsuit, Holes, Tears and Seams

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

This Is 4 Minutes of John John Florence at Sunset Beach

Joe Carberry
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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