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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

Surfer Hospitalized After Shark Attack at New Smyrna Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Josh Ku Foiled Across the Bali Strait From Uluwatu to G-Land

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This AI-Generated Surfing Gorilla Absolutely Rips

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Tsunami Alert Drones Deployed to Protect Surfers in Japan

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Endures Harsh Beatdowns in Western Australia

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Art Of the Surfing Burn

Nicklas Balboa
Community
Surf

Hughie Vaughan Talks About His Headline-Grabbing Air

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo Reflects On Life (and Surfs Hard) During His Year Away from the CT

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

San Diego Fishermen Encounter Massive Great White Shark in Wild Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kauli Vaast Sums Up Everything You Need In Surfing Tutorials With Two (Funny) Short Videos

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Watch Ben Gravy Chase His Novelty Wave White Whale: A Massive Cruise Ship

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer’s ‘LESS THAN EASY’ Is a Visual Masterpiece Focused on Maui

Juan Hernandez
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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