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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

Opinion

The WSL Format Change Is Paying Off as Star Power Flocks Back to Competitive Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

San Clemente, California Might Be Getting a Man-Made Reef

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

USA Surfing Makes Final Bid for Olympic Status, Warns Delays Could Cost Sponsorships

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Breaks Down What He’s Riding This Winter

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Endless Surf Building Its Largest Lagoon Ever in São Paulo

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Great White Shark Tails Kayaker Off Southern California Coastline

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

3 People Swept Into the Ocean In Big Sur, One Still Missing

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

New Smyrna Beach: Sandbars, Sharks, and an Iconic Surf Town

The Inertia
Staff
News

Santa Cruz Surfer Dead After Rescue at The Hook

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfing Body Issues Apology to Surfer Accused of Invading Women’s Event Lineup

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Rode Iceland’s Most Famous Wave – Before it is Destroyed Forever

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Ocean Was Flat so Ben Gravy Scored in Lake Erie

Cooper Gegan
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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