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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

Caity Simmers Joins John John Florence’s VEIA Supplies

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch All of the Nines Scored at the Surf City El Salvador Pro

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Deep Blue’ Is Tucker Wooding’s Tribute to Pushing the Envelope at Massive Jaws

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Mountain

7 Female-Owned Brands We’re Celebrating

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Injury Replacements and Wildcards Announced for Surf City El Salvador Pro

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien and a Few Friends on a Supsquatch at Pumping Sunset Beach

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

3 Thoughts to Chew on Ahead of the Surf City El Salvador Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Second Reef Pipeline, a Rising Swell, and 2 Minutes of Chaotic Beauty

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Matt Archbold Discusses His Role In the Movie ‘Point Break’

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Storm Swell Kicks up Unruly Waves at Maverick’s

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Finds Out What Happens at Pipe When It’s 20 Feet

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and the Ho Family Share Waves at Velzyland

Cooper Gegan
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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