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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

Yago Dora and Caroline Marks Win MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Oxnard Surfer Bitten by Sea Lion, Possible Link to Toxic Algae Bloom

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Check Out This Massive Set at Pipeline Captured Beautifully Via Drone

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Backdoor Burn: Watch This Bodyboarder Drop In On a Surfer

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A Snow Sports Federation Is Trying to Seize Control of the U.S. Olympic Surf Team

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Zeke Lau Receives a POV Beatdown at Haleiwa in New Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp, Clement Roseyro, Tó Cardoso Go ‘Beneath the Surface’ in New Interview

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Analyzes Footage of Rob Kelly and Kevin Schulz In a Wave Pool

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Flashback to Insane Kirra During Cyclone Alfred

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence Posts POV Breakdown of Getting Pummeled on the Inside at Pipeline

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

This New York Surf Photographer Found a Pot of Gold on St. Patrick’s Day

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Shares a Unique Pre-Surf Workout Before Getting Absolutely Shacked at Pipeline

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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