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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

An Artificial Surf Reef in Western Australia Is Making Serious Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Fishing Boat Catches Fire, Sinks Just Outside of Pleasure Point Lineup

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

J.O.B. and Ben Gravy Show the Ins and Outs of Getting Skookumchuk Narrows Dialed

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Michael Dunphy Flew Himself to a Fickle Caribbean Secret Spot and Scored So Hard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Health

Lakey Peterson Has a 13-Minute Surf Mobility Routine We Should All Be Doing

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Kite Surfer Dies After Reportedly Being Slammed Into a Yacht

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Archival Footage of Killer Dana in 1958

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Picture-Perfect Kandui Session For You to Dream About

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Did Ben Gravy Just Find the Longest Wave in Florida?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp on How to Score In the South of Portugal in the Summer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A New York Surfer Drowned After Having a Seizure in the Water

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Fourth Suspect Arrested in Connection with Slain Surfers in Baja California

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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