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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

Two Alligators Were Found on Carolina Beaches Recently

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Florida Surf Film Festival: Something in the Water

Sam George
Featured
Features

This Is Why ‘The Endless Summer’ Almost Didn’t Make It Into Theaters

Stephen K. Peeples
Community
Surf

Escaping a Rip Current: Experts Add Simple Tip to the ‘Swim-Parallel-to-Shore’ Method

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sage Burke Wrangles the Left at Maverick’s

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater’s Baby Decorate Surfboard for Father’s Day

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Brian Wilson Honored in Huntington Beach Paddle-Out

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Huntington Beach Hosts Annual Dog Surfing Competition

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Local Surfers Aggressively Crashed a German Surf Contest in France

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Dylan Graves on the Absurd Lengths We Go to For Good Waves

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Bruce’s Beauties: Dick Metz’s Discovery and the Real Story of The Endless Summer’s Famous Wave

Richard Yelland
Community
Surf

10 Minutes of Good Waves and Absolute Chaos at Malibu

Brad Jacobson
Community
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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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