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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

Stephanie Gilmore Cruising on a Ryan Burch Surfboard Called the ‘Toe’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Main Break Was Nuts on Day 2 of the Margaret River Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Environment

Big Island Locals React to Waipi’o Valley Closure by Speaking Out, Suing Hawaii County

Will Sileo
Staff
Opinion

In Defense of the Cut: Numbers Show CT Surfers Don’t Really ‘Deserve’ a Full Year on Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Drone Gives Incredible View of Great White Shark Checking Out Surfers in Southern California

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Noa Mizuno’s Surfing Is Made for This Alex Lopez Diamond Twin Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s What Happens When a Beginner Surfer Attempts Towing Nazaré

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Britt Merrick Breaks Down the New ‘Happy Everyday’ Surfboard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

This Is Koa Rothman; And This Is Giant Teahupo’o

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Surfing a 7’0″ Sunday In Mexico Is a Thing of Beauty

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

50 Insane Wipeouts From the Wedge

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Talks About the Mid-Season Cut, Medina’s Return, and Much More

The Inertia
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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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