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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

Nazaré Surf Could Get to ‘100 Feet’ as Europe Braces for Massive Storm Ingrid

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Australian Fisherman Reels in 440-Pound Bull Shark Amid Spree of Attacks

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Inside the Mind of Donald Brink and His Weird Surfboards

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

California Beach Town Warns of Car Thieves Targeting Surfers (Again)

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surfing Heroes Describe the Harrowing Rescue of Shark Attack Victim Andre de Ruyter

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

12-Year-Old ‘Completely Unresponsive’ After Shark Attack

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kala Desoto Wins Da Hui Backdoor Shootout as Organizers Alter Event Format

Kyveli Diener
Community
Surf

Jordy Smith Said This Was the ‘Best Surf of My Life’ and He Wasn’t Lying

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Tests His New Fun Day Surfboards at Massive Keiki Shorebreak

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Australians Warned To Stay Out of Water After Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Lord of the Rings’ Director Says He Shot Around Surfing Injury Actor Incurred During Filming

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

An 11-Year-Old Surfer Died From a Leash Entanglement in Chile

Evan Quarnstrom
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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