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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

News

Surfer Accused of ‘Holding Woman’s Head Underwater’ in Surf Rage Incident

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Is Like a Moth to a Flame When It Comes to ‘Historic’ Swells

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ever Spotted a T-Rex Foiling in the Wild?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Thoughts On Transplanting to Texas: Wave Pools Absolutely Suck

Nick Razzano
Community
Surf

Making the Most of Dire Times in Santa Barbara During the Thomas Fires

Hunter Martinez
Community
News

Social Media Reacts to the WSL’s Pay Equality Announcement

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Preps for Hurricane Season By Taking a Hilarious Swing at Surf Forecasting

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny on Being Featured in Kaepernick’s Controversial Nike Ad: ‘I Respect His Right to Free Speech’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Three Cheers for Mainland Mexican Beachies

The Inertia
Staff
News

Dane Reynolds Is Putting on a Jersey for the Cell C Goodwave Surf Tournament In South Africa

Byron Loker
Community
News

The WSL Announces Equal Prize Money for Men and Women Starting in 2019

Dylan Heyden
Featured
News

Surf Fans Can Rejoice as WSL Announces Pipeline Still Part of 2019 Schedule

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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