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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

Occy’s Bull Run Surfboard Now Comes in a Soft-Top Version

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Rachael Tilly and Kai Ellice-Flint Win World Longboard Titles

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘Mysto Swell’ Lights Up the Wedge In Early November

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Two Surfers Were Rescued in Stormy Conditions in Santa Cruz; One Received CPR

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

France’s ‘Other’ Surf Town, Capbreton, Goes Off

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Jack Robinson Undergoes Surgery to Fix 2023 Meniscus Injury

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Kauai Surfer Hospitalized After Shark Bite in Hanalei Bay

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Had a Blast on a Longboard With a Parawing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Hawaiian Project Is Going Viral for Giving Strangers Free Surf Lessons

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

54-Year-Old Surfer Dies Surfing Margaret River’s Bombie

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matt Bromley Teaches the Basics of Getting Barreled in 3 Minutes

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke Puts It All on the Line in ‘Inner Mechanics’

Alexander Haro
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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