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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

Is Malibu What Surfing Would Look Like Without Localism?

Alexander Haro
Staff
Creators

The Gudauskas Brothers Are Surfing’s Best Welcoming Committee

Zach Weisberg
Staff
News

John John Florence Withdraws From Outerknown Tahiti Pro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper Surfs the Site of His Near-Death Wipeout in Morocco

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater: Lost Tapes Goes Deep Inside the Surf Ranch

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is How Jamie O’Brien Did Code Red 2 In Mexico

The Inertia
Staff
Features

It’s Time for Competitive Surfing to Make Decisions Regarding Transgender Athletes

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jack Black Yells From His Car at L.A. Skaters: ‘Do a Kickflip’

The Inertia
Staff
News

Hawaii Dominates as Bettylou Sakura Johnson and Zeke Lau Win the US Open of Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
News

Taylor Jensen and Kelis Kaleopa’a Win the US Open Duct Tape Invitational

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Dogs Take Over Pacifica Beach for the World Dog Surfing Championships

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

15-Year-Old Erin Brooks Made the All-Men’s Final at the Padang Padang Cup

Rebecca Parsons
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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