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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

News

Palm Springs Surf Club Promises to Build ‘Living Wall’ To Stop Noise Complaints

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Downwind Foiler Bitten by Shark off Canary Island Coast

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Photos

13 Photos of Torren Martyn Sailing Around Tasmania on an Epic Surf Trip

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

A 13-Year-Old Phenom Will Surf on the WSL Longboard Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Is Surfing Art, Sport, or Something In Between?

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Jack Robinson, Seth Moniz, and Joel Vaughan Turn a Layover Into an Air Show at São Paulo Surf Club

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Michael Ho, Mark Richards, Larry Bertlemann, and More Surfing Sunset in 1977

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

New Documents Uncover Mexican Cartel Ties in Triple Homicide of Traveling Baja Surfers

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

12-Year-Old Girl Wins Teahupo’o Trials, Qualifies for Championship Tour Event

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Bali Officials Begin Demolishing Businesses at Bingin Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

SoCal Filmmaker Coordinates Doheny Step-Off Footage He’s Been Cooking Up for Years

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

The Best Ride in Surfing History

Sam George
Featured
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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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