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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

Cape Fear, Part II: Easter Saturday Surfing That’ll Leave Your Jaw On the Floor

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch a Noa Deane Edit From the Snapt Cutting Room Floor

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Podcasts

Gerry Lopez Drops an Hour Full of Wisdom on The Plug Podcast

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Trestles Goes Off After News of Its Olympic Selection

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

‘Ascension’ Is a Koa Smith Highlight Reel From This Year’s Wild Winter

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Lindsey Vonn Accidentally Went Wake Surfing With Dolphins

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Stephanie Gilmore Returns to Championship Tour with Gold Coast Pro Wildcard

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

100 Foot Wave: Garrett McNamara Talks Season 3 of HBO’s Big Wave Surfing Hit

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Caio Ibelli Gives Up Spot on Challenger Series Citing Lack of Financial Incentive

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

8 Minutes of the Wedge Pushing Surfers to the Absolute Brink

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Rachael Tilly Narrowly Avoids Being Pasted Against Wall During Longboard Championships

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Bahrain, the Middle East’s Latest Wave Pool Location, Closer to Completion

Cooper Gegan
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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