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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

Tim Bonython Looks Back at Four Decades of Bells Beach

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Brad Gerlach Broke Down Kelly Slater’s Key Adjustment at the Tahiti Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Bede Durbidge to Compete In 2026 Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

French Family Rescued After Being Lost at Sea for 16 Hours

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy’s Filmer, Zayn Makki, Is Back on a Surfboard After Breaking His Neck

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ethan Ewing States His Case as a Favorite at Cloudbreak

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence Proves Finding Waves Is Always About the Search

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nikki Van Dijk Is Curating Surf Trips Just for the Girls

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Another Partner Backs Out of Flailing Arizona Surf Park Plan

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

President Meets With Lifeguards and Victim Saved in Viral Santa Cruz Rescue

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey Does Baja the Way Only Asher Pacey Can Do It

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Russell Bierke Looks Back at One of the Most Spectacular Rides of His Career

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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