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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

Erin Brooks, Caroline Marks, and Sawyer Lindblad Talk About the New-Look Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto vs. Filipe Toledo Was One of the Wildest Heats of the Year

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Amazon Prime Docuseries ‘Surf Girls’ Renewed For Second Season

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Short, Cinematic Look at Some of Southern California’s Best Waves

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Did Kai Lenny Really Just Ride a Wakeboard at Jaws?

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Quentin Turko on Surfing The Biggest Swell of The Year at Silverbacks

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Brian Wilson, Legendary Musician and Founder of the Beach Boys, Has Died

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Does a Challenger Series Win Punch Your Ticket to the Championship Tour?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Dave Kalama Recounts a Terrifying Jaws Wipeout That Changed His Life

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina Says He Declined to Pay $30,000 for His Full-Size 2021 World Title Trophy

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Everyone Is Invited to the Clyde Aikau Paddle Out Planned on June 26th in Waikiki

Alexander Haro
Staff
Inspire Courses

Ocean Ramsey Discusses the Importance of Body Language in Sharky Waters

Will Sileo
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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