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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

News

Rip Curl Expands European Wetsuit Recycling Program

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Attempts to Shortboard Alaskan Tidal Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence, Fresh Off Dengue Fever, Surfs Maxing Mullaghmore

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Chaos of Surfing Malibu When the Waves Are Good

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

2 Minutes of Gorgeous Drone Footage Documenting Oahu’s Run of South Swell

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder, Ron DiMenna, Passes Away at 88

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Breaks Down How to Take Off on Heavier Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surfer Killed in Weekend Shark Attack Near Sydney, Australia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

English Surf Competition Canceled Due to Sewage Discharge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Without Olympic Obligations, Championship Tour Surfers Have Skipped the World Surfing Games

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Reveals Extent of Scoliosis in Body Scan Images

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

August Was an Insanely Good Month to Be a Surfer on the Bukit Peninsula

Alexander Haro
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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