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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

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
Surf

2 Minutes of Gold Coast Burns, Complete Fails, and Hilarious Wipeouts

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Erin Swell Gifts East Coast With Surf

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Chases Swell to Undisclosed Island, Scores Barrels Over Urchin-Infested Reef

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Tatiana Weston-Webb Announces Pregnancy, 2026 Championship Tour Return

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau’s ‘Key to Surfing Town’ During Last Week’s Massive South Swell That Hit Oahu

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Perth Surf Park Hits Investment Milestone, Slated To Begin Construction Later This Year

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and a Minute-Long Wave at Jeffreys Bay

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Describes the Worst Wipeout of His Life at XXL Teahupo’o

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Does a Whopping Seven Sports in One Day at Jaws

Cooper Gegan
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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