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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

Mihimana Braye Reflects On Another Year in the Books at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Creators

Michael Arenal Wants His Surfboards To Feel Like Happy Dogs Running

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Guy Poo-Shoots His Surfboard Directly Into the Path of a Another Surfer, and It Went Badly

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Sheldon Paishon, and Michael Ho Are Having So Much Fun

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch the Florence Brothers Spend a Day Testing Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tom Carroll Takes Tom Curren’s Free Scrubber Surfboard For a Spin

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s How Robby Naish Tackled Code Red 2, Maui’s Biggest South Swell in a Decade

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Super Rare North Shore Sandbar Went Nuclear and Everyone Wanted a Piece

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happens at Kirra When It Gets Really Good

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

At What Point Is Surfing No Longer Fun?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Gear

Gear We Test: Dometic’s CFX3 25 Powered Cooler

The Inertia
Staff
News

Rosters Are Set; Who Qualified for the 2023 CT?

Juan Hernandez
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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