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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

Gold Medal-Winning Skier Julia Mancuso Has Created a Beautiful Surfing Life on Tavarua

Brian Pinelli
Community
Surf

A 26-Year-Old Surfer Passed Away Off the Coast of Biarritz, France

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jack Johnson Explains His Creative Process While Surfing Uluwatu

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Tropical Storm Chantal Arrived in New Jersey and Ben Gravy Was There To Greet Her

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence on Walking Away at His Peak and Pro Surfing’s Mental Game

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Teen Surfer Goes Missing at Sea, Found 18 Hours Later on Remote Island

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Wedge Shows Its Teeth as BEEFS T.V. Publishes Best Carnage and Glory Compilation

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Horrified Paddle Boarders Accidentally Take Photo Next to Great White Shark

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Perfect Uluwatu and Padang Padang in 1975 In This Unearthed Footage

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

These Beautiful Barrel Images Were Taken With an iPhone

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Mountain

Olympic Champion Snowboarder Goes Under Knife After Surfing Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Enrollment in Los Angeles Summer Surf Camps Has Plummeted in Wake of Palisades Fire

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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