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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

Gearoid McDaid Scores Thick Tubes at a Fickle Home Break

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surf Writer Matt George and Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Are Making a Film

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

World Surf League Adds Raglan, New Zealand as Fourth Stop on 2026 Championship Tour

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Surfer Pete Shaw on the Best Wave of His Life at Jaws, and His Worst Wipeout

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Exhibits an Absolute Mastery of Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Longboarder Missed a WSL Competition Because Air France Wouldn’t Take His Boards

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Filipe Toledo on Slater’s Mental Games, Overcoming Criticism, and the Brazilian Influence

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Scored a Crazy South African Novelty Wave

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Has Tips on How to Make Cold Water Surfing a Little Less Awful

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Footage Shows Cyclone Harry Wreaking Havoc on Mediterranean Coasts

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Breaks Down What Happened to the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Pipeline Pro Challenger Field Will Feature 8 Championship Tour Surfers

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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