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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

John John Florence Has Been Surfing in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Adam Bennetts Is Having About as Much Fun as Humanly Possible on a Foil

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The New Zealand Pro Is Live From Raglan

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Miraculous Tale of How Andre de Ruyter Survived a Shark Attack

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Brushes Off Tough Gold Coast Loss by Teaching Son How to Surf

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin and Dylan Graves Tag Team a Weird Japanese Novelty Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

One Chaotic Hour at the Wedge From Tuesday, May 12th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson’s Rivvia Projects Releases First Team Edit

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Even in Total Darkness, Snapper Rocks Is Crowded

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Surfs Barrel Step-Offs in Australia With His Hero

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Soli Bailey on 10 Years of Surfing Greenbush and the Price You Pay

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Luke Cederman’s Take on the Raglan Forecast and His Pick to Win the Championship Tour Event

Evan Quarnstrom
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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