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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

Lifeguard Who Performed Viral Rescue Accepts Trump’s White House Invitation

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Swatch Nines Surf and Skate Announces Dates, Changes for 2026

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Florence Family’s Grand Adventure Continues ‘Somewhere South of Cuba’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Car Drove Off a Cliff Into an Iconic Santa Cruz Surf Spot, Killing One

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Seth Moniz and Erin Brooks Turn Seasons Around With Wins at the Tahiti Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Stingray Stings Skyrocket in Southern California, Thanks to Warming Waters

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tosh Tudor Shows Off ‘Fancy Footwork’ in New Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

10 Things Nobody Tells You About Riding Bigger Waves

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Clay Marzo Makes a Treacherous Closeout Look Fun on Twin Fins

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jacob Szekely Explains How He Ended Up On Crutches at the US Open

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang Roasts Itself: ‘Worst Event Call Ever’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Italo Ferreira Responds to Criticism About His Aerial Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
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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