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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

Olympic Committee President Promised ‘Uncomfortable’ Cuts to Sports in 2032; Will Surfing Survive?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Cape Solander at Its Absolute Wildest Is Not for the Faint of Heart

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nias Had a Rare Long Period Swell In January; It Was Empty and Picture Perfect

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Ian Gottron Is the Most Well-Rounded Surfer You Haven’t Heard of (Yet)

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

After Abandoning Pursuit of Surfing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Is Now Targeting Skateboarding

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Another Construction Project on the Edge of the Uluwatu Cliffs Concerns Locals

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

13-Year-Old Swims For Hours in Rough Water to Rescue Family Swept Out to Sea

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

4 Outer Banks Homes Fall Into the Ocean Amid Powerful Winter Storm

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Zack Flores Turned Trash Into Treasure When He Restored a Destroyed Surfboard

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Prince Harry at the Surf Ranch Is Proof That Anyone Can Get Barreled If They’re Rich

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Tells Story of Time Angry Partiers Kicked in Volcom House Gate

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Asher Pacey Is Bleeding Style on a Twin Fin in ‘Ley Lines’

Alexander Haro
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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