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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

Environment

Surf Block Maui Is Turning Surfboard Scraps Into Building Materials

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Is Chris Hemsworth’s Latest Wave Pool Performance Worthy of a CT Wildcard?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Snapper Rocks Is Back and So Are the Drop-Ins

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This Is What Happens When an Australian Tries to Surf The Wedge for the First Time

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The 4 Women Sitting Closest to the Championship Tour Cut Line

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

5 Minutes of Classic Pipeline Surfing With Some of Surfing’s Greatest Icons

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Margaret River Freesurf Session With the World’s Best Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Midseason Cut Is Here: 5 Men on the Bubble

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Adaptive Surfing Championships Return to Waikiki

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Surfing Heritage and Culture Center Relocating to Laguna Beach

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

5 Minutes of Raw Wedge Footage Featuring California’s Most Elusive Barrel

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Kelly Slater’s Emotional Laureus Awards Lifetime Achievement Acceptance Speech

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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