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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

Cowabunga: Examining the Origins of One of Surfing’s Most Famous Words

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jack Johnson Says Kelly Slater Once Cut Him From His Band

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Offers First Look of What Goofy-Footed Aerialists Can Do at Raglan

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Senator Presents Letter of Recognition to Man Who Beat Up Attacker of Hawaiian Monk Seal

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Went Rogue on His First Day Working for the WSL

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Torren Martyn Finally Released ‘Southern Edge,’ and It Was Worth the Wait

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Endless Surf Opens New Wave Pool in Saudi Arabia

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves and Anthony Walsh Rode a Tidal Bore That Had Never Been Surfed

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Found A Crazy Barrel in the Philippines

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Israeli ‘October 7’ Survivors Are Treating Trauma With Surf Therapy

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Munich’s Eisbach River Wave Is Back

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Matt Parker Explains the Magic Behind the Veebee, His Latest Fish Design

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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