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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

Man Who Fell Off Jet Ski Near Long Beach Rescued After 16 Hours in the Water

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Caio Ibelli Added to 2026 Surfing Champions Trophy Lineup

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Day of Offshore Barrels at Puerto Escondido for the Average Joe

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Fundraiser Launched for Victor and Johnni Bernardo Following Near-Fatal Car Crash

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Local’s Take on the Fiji Pro Forecast: Finish Early or Gamble Late?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Gets Leash Tangled With Another Surfer During Indonesian Cleanup Set

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Can’t Surf for Months After Pterygium Surgery

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Caity Simmers Pulls Out of Fiji Pro Due to Undisclosed Injury

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy and the Absolute Best Ferry Wave You’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tropical Storm Iselle Strengthens as It Enters Southern California’s Swell Window

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Shows That the Familiar Can Be Incredible at Lance’s Right

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and the Family Explore the Caribbean

Alexander Haro
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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