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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

Steph Gilmore, Ethan Ewing Win Gold Coast Pro

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Red Bull’s ‘Now Days’ in Its Entirety, a Timestamp for Progression in Women’s Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surfer Chased Out of Lineup by Angry Sea Lion in Wild Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Sawyer Lindblad Used Priority to Drop in on Dimity Stoyle in the Tube

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Newport Beach Residents Sue City Over Proposed Surf Park

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Once Defecated in His Shorts Mid-Heat at the X Games

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Steph Gilmore Ends Losing Skid, Gets First Heat Win of the Season at Snapper Rocks

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Impossibles Was Absolutely FIRING on April 29th

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Long for Remote Surf? This Australian Island Is in the Middle of Nowhere

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

‘Rán’ Is Morgan Maassen’s Ode to Scandinavian Surfing

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Snapper Rocks Is Back and Will Be a ‘Barrel Fest’: 5 Heats You Need to Watch

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Shark’s ‘Aggressive Behavior’ Shuts Down 2-Mile Stretch of Huntington Beach

Juan Hernandez
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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