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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

Features

Rhode Island Pairs Idyllic Surf With New England Grit

The Inertia
Staff
Features

The Iconic Wave at Puerto Escondido Is Coming Back Thanks to Dedicated Locals

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Santa Cruz Surfers Raise $50,000 on Shark Tank for New Surf Helmet

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Kalani Robb on What He Learned After His Departure From the Palm Springs Surf Club

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Visits Pharrell-Backed Virginia Wave Pool

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Makes Durban Homecoming in New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Will Return to the Championship Tour in 2026

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

HOMETOWN HYPE: Haleiwa is Surfing’s Biggest Small Town

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Baby Seals Tied Together With Cargo Net Rescued In Namibia

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

East Indonesia and 4 Minutes of Nearly Perfect Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Niccolo Porcella Breaks Down Two Back-to-Back Soul-Crushing Teahupo’o Wipeouts

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

An Olympic Transgender Ban Is on the Horizon and It’s Likely Coming to Surfing Too

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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