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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

Filipe Toledo Slams Judges After Opening Round Heat at Punta Roca

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Deadman’s Woke Up During This Week’s Sydney Megaswell

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Foils Wild and Wooly Maverick’s on March 28th

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Reno Abellira, Hawaiian Surfing Legend, Has Been Missing For a Week

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Barrel Chasing at Zuma

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

Watch Seth Moniz Escape From an Impossible Backdoor Barrel

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Several Surfing Icons Are Returning for Another Shot at the Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Sea Lion Attacks Junior Lifeguard Cadet During a Swim Test

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Story Behind the Viral Photo of an Orca and an Outrigger Canoe

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Nathan Florence Starts 2025 Slab Tour at ‘The Thing’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Orange County Transportation Authority Requests Emergency Permit For Anti-Erosion Projects Near Trestles

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

$600-Million Florida Wave Pool Project Will Offer $45,000 Memberships

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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