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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

Lifeguard Sets Record For Running Marathon Holding Surfboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Surf in Newport Was So Good to Kick Off Labor Day Weekend

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Ben Gravy on Why You Should Ride Whatever Surf Craft Makes You Feel Good

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Hurricane Erin Kicked up Insane Waves in Ireland and Nic von Rupp Was There to Surf Them

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Hurricane Erin in Europe: Natxo Gonzalez, Kepa Acero, Nic von Rupp Report on a Rare Summer Swell

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Yago Dora, Molly Picklum Win 2025 Surfing World Titles in Fiji

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Narrowly Avoids Disaster at Wild Remote Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Flashback: The Day Cloudbreak Was So Big the Fiji Pro Was Put On Hold

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Alex Knost Rides His Latest Twinzer Design: the Blind Foil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Mason Ho Surf a Weird Little Diamond in the Rough

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lucas Godfrey on What It Was Like Breaking His Back at Backdoor

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Lesson in Surf Etiquette: Please Stop Doing This

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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