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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 Da Hui Backdoor Shootout Is On!

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

Why Leo Fioravanti Uses Fashion to Keep Surfing Light

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

3 Minutes of Mick Fanning Surfing Snapper Rocks Absolutely Perfectly

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Waited Three Hours in Freezing Weather For a Proper Freshwater Tube

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Would You Surf in Rain Like This?

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

4 Classic Post-Surf Meals

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Ben Gravy Reflects on a Decade of Sobriety and the Tragic Loss of His Unborn Son

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina and Longtime Sponsor Rip Curl Are Splitting Up

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pacific Grove, California Shark Attack Victim’s Body Reportedly Found With ‘Shark Band’ on Ankle

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

City Officials Remove DIY Solution to Missing Eisbach Wave

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater’s Spaceship Model Debuts in New Proflex Technology

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Mullaghmore Monster Swell Through the Lens of Tim Bonython

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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