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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

Mike Stewart Rides a 100-Yard, Second-Reef Pipeline Bomb to Perfection

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Tatiana Weston-Webb Announces Break From 2025 CT Season

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

3 Minutes of Drone Footage at 12-Foot Pipeline During a 14-Wave Set

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

The Best (and Worst) Surfboard Model Name Ever

Sam George
Featured
News

Teenagers Rescued After Being Lost At Sea on Paddleboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Southern California Surfers United to Foil a Sophisticated Car Break-In Scheme

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Why Fear Is a Beloved Part of Surfing

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Remembering When Pipeline Was Big Enough to Thin the Crowd

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Fisherman Drowns Near San Francisco Despite Life-Saving Measures From Surfer

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Comedy

Is Glacial Melt on Greenland Creating Surfing’s Next Frontier?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

New Book, ‘Virginia Is for Surfers,’ Celebrates Tightly Knit East Coast Surfing Community

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surf Brand …Lost Suing Lady Gaga Over ‘Mayhem’ Logo

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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