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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

Rob Machado Getting Super Cruisey on His 6’8″ Xtra Cado

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Got Humbled by This Ultra-Heavy Slab

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Gear

Tide, Time, and Tracking Tech: The Best Surf Watches

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Raimana Tells Story of Almost Getting Brained by a Jet Ski at Teahupo’o

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Zayn Makki, Ben Gravy’s Filmer, Sustains Severe Spinal Cord Injury

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Gets Barreled at the Wedge, Rescues a Swimmer, Then Surfs a River Wave

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Pyzel Breaks Down the ‘Score Lord,’ a New All-Around Surfboard Built for Everyday Sessions

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Florida Man Spotted Hoverboarding While Dog Drives Jet Ski

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith and Nate Florence Did a Mentawai Strike Mission

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Steamer Lane Surf Fight Ends With Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Battle on Land

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Steph Gilmore’s Win Shows the Old Guard of Women’s Surfing Refuses to Fade

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Zack Flores Surfs a Literal Chunk of Foam (and He Does It Well)

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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