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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

Jordy Smith Scored a Crazy South African Novelty Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Has Tips on How to Make Cold Water Surfing a Little Less Awful

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Footage Shows Cyclone Harry Wreaking Havoc on Mediterranean Coasts

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Breaks Down What Happened to the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Pro Challenger Field Will Feature 8 Championship Tour Surfers

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Nazaré Surf Could Get to ‘100 Feet’ as Europe Braces for Massive Storm Ingrid

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Australian Fisherman Reels in 440-Pound Bull Shark Amid Spree of Attacks

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Inside the Mind of Donald Brink and His Weird Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

California Beach Town Warns of Car Thieves Targeting Surfers (Again)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surfing Heroes Describe the Harrowing Rescue of Shark Attack Victim Andre de Ruyter

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

12-Year-Old ‘Completely Unresponsive’ After Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kala Desoto Wins Da Hui Backdoor Shootout as Organizers Alter Event Format

Kyveli Diener
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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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