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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

Adin Masencamp Chased a Sneaky Summer Swell at J-Bay and It Didn’t Disappoint

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

In Case You Missed It: Red Bull Made a Surf Film With a Star-Studded, All-Female Lineup

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

When The Right Turns On, Things Can Go Very Wrong

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Fire Destroys More Than 60 Buildings in Puerto Escondido

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Lucas Fink Announces Sabbatical From Competition to Chase Big Waves, Like Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Santa Cruz May Get a Female Version of Its Famous Surfer Statue

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

An 18-Year-Old Surf Lifesaver Missing at Sea in Australia Was Found Dead

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Huntington Beach Surf Museum Relocating From Home of 35 Years

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Insane Hossegor Barrel Session Is Being Called ‘One of the Best in a Decade’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfline: First South Swell of the California Season on Tap

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Foiler Takes on Saudi Arabia’s Newest Wave Pool, and It’s Basically an Endless Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

L.A. Lifeguards Perform Helicopter Rescue of Man Stranded On Palos Verdes Cliffs

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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