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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

Longboard Style Master Kaniela Stewart is Proud to Represent Hawaii Through His Surfing

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Fights Her Way to Finals Day at Rio & Other Day Two Highlights

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Is Officially Out of the Running for the 2022 World Title

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater, Out of Rio Due to Injury, Surfing Uluwatu on June 21st

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A Photographer Sails the South Pacific and Is Greeted with Bombing Cloudbreak

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Caio Ibelli Just Scored a Perfect 10

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Here’s Why City Surf Project Is Getting Bay Area Youth Into the Ocean

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Releases Exclusive Edit on Florence Marine X

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Corey Colapinto and This Empty Wave In Mexico Is a Thing of Beauty

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ever Heard Anyone Measure a Wave at 7 Feet? A Look at the Mysterious World of Surf Height

Morgan Bernard
Community
Surf

Koa Rothman, Billy Kemper, and Some Insanely Good Cloudbreak

The Inertia
Staff
News

Swimmer Attacked by Shark in Monterey County

The Inertia
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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