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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

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

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

New Wave Pool, New Contest: Atlantic Park to Host the ‘Chlorine Clash’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Florida Fisherman Bitten by Shark While Posing for Photo

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Surfs the Wildest Day at Teahupo’o In 15 Years

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Test Rode a Jet-Powered Surfboard Not Meant for the Surf

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Buildings at Bali’s Bingin Beach Catch Fire Amid Government Destruction Orders

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Gives Local’s-Eye View of Boat That Pulled Off Biggest Floater in History

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfing Penguin Shares Lineup in South Africa

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Erin Forecasted to Produce Massive Surf on the East Coast

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

The Legend of Tom Curren (In Three Parts)

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Teahupo’o at Its Very Finest: Part II of a Wild Few Days at the End of the Road

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Shark Bites Australian Surfer’s Board in Half in Waist-Deep Water

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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