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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

Features

Code Red 2 From the Water: Diego Balestro Filmed the Giant Swell While Swimming

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Rafael Tapia Take 5 Nazaré Monsters on the Head

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is Why Winter Surfers Are Just Built Differently

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Kai Lenny Is Getting Super High These Days

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nazaré Showed the First Signs of a New Season This Week

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Just Turned 30

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Just a Ridiculously Good Session at Lowers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

TikTok User Finds Hacked-Off Hunk of Mystery Meat on Beach; Finds Out It’s Likely a Whale Penis

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Luxurious Long Island Wave Pool Will Be a SoHo House for Surfers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Coming to SeaWorld Orlando

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Barrinha Saquarema Just Put on a Jaw-Dropping Show

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Shark Spotted Swimming With Surfers Near Honolulu

Will Sileo
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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