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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

Gerry Lopez Designed a Board for Assisted Hydrofoil Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

UK Surf Competition Invaded by Freesurfers Has Been Canceled

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Despite Getting Eliminated From Newcastle, Matheus Herdy Can Still Qualify for the CT

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

A Colorado Tourist Died in Heavy Waves in Puerto Escondido

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Surf Abu Dhabi Listed as One of TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Russian Tourist Rescued After Drifting Out to Sea for 20 Hours on Surfboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Craig Anderson and the Mastery of a South American Point Break

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Joel Tudor Says Soft-Tops Are Emblematic of Softening Surf Culture

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ever Wanted a 20-Foot Longboard? These Guys Did

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

How Surfing Clears Our Minds

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

East Coast Surfing Pioneer Pete Smith Dies at 86

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Is Finally Letting Us See His Surfing on His Round-the-World Sailing Trip

Evan Quarnstrom
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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