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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

Hughie Vaughan Pulls Off ‘Best Air Done In a Wave Pool,’ Gets Nod From Tony Hawk

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Bristol, England Surf Pool, The Wave, Suddenly Shuts Its Doors

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Keith Malloy Teaches You How to Do Surfboard Ding Repair the Right Way

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

USA Surfing Takes Major Step In Bid for Recertification

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

4 Days of Insane Waves at Puerto Escondido

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

A New Theater Play, “Wipeout,” Stages a Surfing Lesson Entirely Indoors

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch These Bodyboarders Ride Over Super Sketchy Dry Reef in Tahiti

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Family of North Shore Surfer Injured in Devastating Accident Shares Update

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

I Tested Personal Watercrafts Used For Big Wave Surfing: They Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All Tools

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Podcasts

Tom Lowe Discusses His Teahupo’o Near-Death Wipeout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Speed, Power, and Flow: William Aliotti Surfs Big, Glassy Uluwatu As It Should Be Surfed

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

‘It’s Only Drowning,’ Examines How Surfers Find Common Ground, Despite Political Divides

Cooper Gegan
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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