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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

3 Surfers Who Made the Biggest Jumps Towards Championship Tour Qualification at Pipeline

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Meet Glen Horn: the San Diego Surf Legend Who Really Is Living the Dream

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

King Tides and Big Barrels in Los Angeles This Week

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Josh Ku Make Extraordinary Crossing From Uluwatu to G-Land on a Foil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Thriller at Killers Big Wave Event Gets Green Light for February 7

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Snapper Rocks Mayhem With Some Incredibly Flagrant Drop-Ins

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Went to Montauk to Surf Slushy Waves for the Dream

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Scores a Crazy Hidden South African Beachbreak

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Olympic Committee President Promised ‘Uncomfortable’ Cuts to Sports in 2032; Will Surfing Survive?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Cape Solander at Its Absolute Wildest Is Not for the Faint of Heart

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nias Had a Rare Long Period Swell In January; It Was Empty and Picture Perfect

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Gottron Is the Most Well-Rounded Surfer You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

Alexander Haro
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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