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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

Oceanside Surf Coach Leaps into Water to Rescue Struggling Swimmers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Puerto Escondido Locals Are Collecting Funds to Study Playa Zicatela; Nathan Florence Is the Biggest Donor

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Harry Bryant’s Section in ‘Snapt5’ Is Out of This World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves and the Harsh Reality of Surfing Norway

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Snapper Rocks Served Up Some Serious Leg Burners on Friday

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Jamie O’Brien Surf the Wedge on XXL Opening Day

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

9 Rookies Secure Spots on the 2026 Championship Tour Roster

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Australian Attacked by Shark After Falling Off Foil Board

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Johanne Defay Gets WSL’s First Maternity Wildcard, Tatiana Weston-Webb Receives Season Wildcard

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Hawaii County Mayor Says Recent Flooding Is ‘Worst I’ve Seen’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Sheldon Paishon, and Noa Deane Do the Rock Tango

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Johnson Premieres Documentary SURFILMUSIC at South by Southwest

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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