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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

The Sickos Got Their Hands on a Vintage, Gas-Powered Surfboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Billy Kemper, Gored By His Own Surfboard, Shares Graphic Footage That’s Absolutely Gnarly

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Is Julian Wilson Ripping on a High-Performance Longboard 20 Years Ago

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Shawn Briley Shares Update on Dakota Briley’s Condition after Devastating Car Accident

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Barely Survives Sketchy Paddle-in at Australian Slab

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

12 Minutes of Malibu at Its Most Pristine (and Chaotic)

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

How Data Centers and Wave Pools Might Become the Strangest of Bedfellows

Ben Mondy
Community
News

Surfers Rescued Daughter of Malcolm-Jamal Warner When He Tragically Drowned in Costa Rica

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

WSL Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The ‘Snapt5’ Trailer Is Here as a Legendary Surf Film Series Nears Its End

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jack Robinson Enjoys Family Life and Step-Offs On Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Doubles Down, Rejects WSL Offer to Compete at Teahupo’o

Evan Quarnstrom
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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