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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

Kolby Aipa, Heir to Surf Dynasty, Passes Away in Huntington Beach E-Bike Accident

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

WSL Appoints former Rip Curl CEO Brooke Farris as CMO, President of North America

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Surf Photographer Connor Trimble on Life Behind the Lens

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Environment

Ensenada Surfers Reject Government Offer to Build Park in Exchange for Destroyed Waves

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Sanoa Olin: Canada’s Homegrown Power Surfer With Cold Water Style

Marcus Paladino
Community
Surf

Nathan Florence Breaks Down How To Deal With Crowded Surf Lineups

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Scores Cloudbreak and Restaurants About as Good as They Can Get

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Fijian Surf Ferry Boat Gets Obliterated by a Cleanup Set

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Searches For Drama at the US Open of Surfing (Spoiler Alert, There Isn’t Any)

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

How to Improve Your Surfing….by Doing Absolutely Nothing

Sam George
Featured
News

Soli Bailey Opens Up About Life-Changing Neck Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Gets HIGH ALERT to Run Wednesday

Juan Hernandez
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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