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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

Check Out the Mavericks Festival October 1 in Half Moon Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Finds Perfect Waves In Ericeira… Again

Alexander Haro
Staff
Comedy

This Is the Best Surfboard Review Ever

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch an Interview With 19-Year-Old Chris Davidson and Barton Lynch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

These Kids Are Already Wildly Good at Surfing

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Scores Hurricane Surf in New York

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny, Jamie O’Brien, and Pro Skater Zion Wright Shred the Surf Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Chris Davidson, Former Championship Tour Surfer, Killed Outside Bar in Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Meet the Maker: Bill Stewart on 45 Years of Shaping Boards

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, Scorching Heat, and a Perfect Right-Hand Point Break

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi and Kirra Pinkerton Win Gold at the ISA World Surfing Games

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
News

Plans for Kelly Slater Wave Co. Surf Park in Coachella Valley Denied by Local City Council

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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