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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

Don Hansen, Shaper, Founder of Hansen Surfboards, Dead at 89

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Grain Surfboards Introduces New Construction That It Says ‘Redefines How Boards Can Be Built’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Surfed the Gnarliest Wave in California Just to Avoid Crowds

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Cape Solander Sunrise: 9 Raw Minutes of Insanely Beautiful Cape Fear Drone Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Construction Begins on Perth Surf Park

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Iconic Surf Shop Wants San Diego to Reimburse $25,000 for Lost Sales

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Visual Explanation of the 2026 Championship Tour Format Changes

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Sterling Spencer Trolls Influencer for Performative Shark Rescue

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pro Baseball Player Trades Surfboard for His Preferred Jersey Number

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tom Carroll Froths So Hard Over New Indo Quiver of Christenson Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sugar the Surfing Dog Has Died

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Opening Day at Cloudbreak Took Out a Jet Ski, But Everyone Lived to Tell the Tale

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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