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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

‘Max: A Mother’s First Year of Raw Grief’ Is a Heartbreaking Book About a Surfer’s Untimely Death

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

FCS Pauses U.S. Sales In Response to Recently Imposed Import Tariffs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Beginner Surfboards and How to Choose the Right One

Will Sileo
Staff
Dylan Heyden
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho, Coco Ho Tear Up Springtime Rocky Point

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch Nathan Florence Surf Cape Fear For The First Time

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Back on the Podium’: Behind the Scenes of Kanoa Igarashi’s Run at Bells

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Shane Ackerman Is an ‘Astronaut in the Ocean’ in This Amazing Bodyboarding Film

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Cabo Skimboarding Event Will Blow Your Mind

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

World Surf League Scraps Final 5 Format, Will End Season at Pipeline in 2026

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson Gets CT Wildcard for Gold Coast Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Jack Robinson Signs Sponsorship Deal With Binance Australia

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Mickey Muñoz on How to Surf Until You’re 100 Years Old

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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