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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

Features

Do You Dream of Surfing In Your Sleep? Here’s What That Might Mean

Brian Sousa
Community
News

Dakota Briley Takes Another Step in Recovery After Devastating Car Accident

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Rare Run of Summertime XXL Surf Is on Its Way to Europe Thanks to Hurricane Erin

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shipstern Bluff at Its Finest Is One of the Most Mesmerizing Waves in the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

5 Ways Surfing Will Absolutely Beat You Down

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Prince Harry Back in the Barrel at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Gear

Stay Warm, Surf Longer: The Best Wetsuits

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Watch Lucas Chianca Ride the ‘Biggest Wave Ever Recorded’ in Brazil

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Surfer Found Dead Near Refugio Beach in Santa Barbara

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Captures Footage of People’s Reactions When They Notice Sharks In the Ocean

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Finally Looks Human When He’s Foil Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

What Happens When You Crank a Wave Pool Up to Its Heaviest Setting?

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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