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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

Lucas Fink Clinches 5th Skimboard World Title

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jason Momoa Was Rescued By Laird Hamilton After Near-Death Experience Surfing Maui

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Photos

North America’s First Wavegarden Cove Opens at Atlantic Park

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Amy Schumer Undergoes Back Surgery Due to Surfing Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ala Moana Bowls Goes Off With Largest South Swell of the Season

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Teahupo’o at Its Very Finest: Tim Bonython Bottles Liquid Lightning

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

What Does an Indefinite Bukele Presidency in El Salvador Mean for Surfing?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Three 9-Point Rides From Day 1 of the Tahiti Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

2 Days of Teahupo’o Surf Insanity With Koa Rothman and Eli Olson

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kauli Vaast Surfed Leashless at the Tahiti Pro in Teahupo’o

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

How Good Was Teahupo’o Before the Tahiti Pro? 12 Images of a Psycho Chopes Freesurf

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Is What Happens When You Try Surfing a Pedal Boat

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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