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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

Watch Snapt5 Here, the Final Installment of the Legendary Film Series

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Woman Sentenced 20 Years For Connection to Baja Mexico Surfer Murders

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Will Return to the Championship Tour in 2026 as WSL Grants 3x Champ Wildcard

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jesse Mendes Says Challenger Series Format Pushed Him Out of Competitive Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Calls ‘Open Season’ on Nazaré

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Heavy Water in Australia Kills Scottish Surfer and Friend Who Tried to Rescue Him

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Announces Return to 2026 CT

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Steph Gilmore Will Return to the 2026 Championship Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

What is an Air? Dylan Graves Wants to Know

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Largest Great White Male Ever Recorded in the Atlantic Is Making His Way Down the East Coast

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Prosecutor Seeks 210 Year Sentences for Murderers of Jake Robinson, Callum Robinson, Jack Carter Rhoad

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association Withdraws Bid to Govern Olympic Surf Team

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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