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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

3 Minutes of Kelly Slater Dropping the Hammer at Snapper Rocks

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

New Film Tells the Story of a Moroccan Surfing Secret

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Environment

Hawaii to Levy Higher Taxes on Tourists

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira and Sofia Larocca Announce That They Are Going to Be Parents

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Former Championship Tour Vets In the Men’s Challenger Series Add an Element of Intrigue

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

WSL Adds Pipeline to 2025-26 Challenger Series

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Montara Surfer Escapes Close Encounter With Shark

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Griffin Colapinto Revisits Margaret River Pro In New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Jed Smith Talks About the Massive Cultural Influence of the Surf Podcast ‘Ain’t That Swell’

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Eimeo Czermak Paddled Into One of the Biggest Teahupo’o Bombs Ever

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Blair Conklin Ride One of the Wildest Wedges on Earth

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

The Athleticism, Beauty, and Undeniable Charm of Ivy Miller

Rebecca Parsons
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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