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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

Australian Surfers Rescue Wallaby Lost At Sea

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Set to Host First State Surfing Championship in 2026

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Tenōre Opens First Flagship Store in Waikiki

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Environment

Study Links Tijuana River Pollution to Toxic Air in San Diego

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Plans Approved to Build London’s First Wave Pool

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Craig Anderson Unpacks His Mentawai Quiver

Alexander Haro
Staff
Environment

Top 5 U.S. Beach Towns at the Highest Risk of Coastal Erosion

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

WSL Global Safety and Security Director Bern Page Passes Away

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Saquarema Inks Deal with WSL to Hold Championship Tour Events Through 2028

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Kolby Aipa Honored in Huntington Beach Paddle-Out

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

There’s a Backyard Wave Pool in Arizona, So Ben Gravy Had to Test It Out

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Kirra Point Carnage Compilation Full of Burns, Wipeouts, and Fails

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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