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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

Bethany Hamilton Authors Children’s Book ‘Surfing Past Fear’

Andrew McLemore
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Gave Kids Learning to Surf at the Wave Project Scotland a Few Helpful Tips

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Caity Simmers: A Portrait of One of the Best Young Surfers on the Planet

Joe Carberry
Staff
Gear

Gear We Test: Picture’s New Line of Super Stretchy, Eco-Friendly Wetsuits

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and the ‘Biggest Nor’easter of the Year in New Jersey’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Desert Point Looks Like When a Late-Season South Swell Shows Up

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch the Malibu Longboard Championships Live!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Head Judge Tory Gilkerson Explains How Longboarding Is Scored at Malibu

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence, The Box, and 18 Minutes of Raw POV Footage

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

UFC Fighter Paddy ‘the Baddy’ Pimblett Did a Laird Hamilton Extreme Pool Workout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Went to G-Land and It Was Pretty Much Perfect

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Surfer Talks About Close Encounter With Great White Shark

The Inertia
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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