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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

Kauai Bans Disposable Bodyboards

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Russian Skiers Got the OK to Compete in the Olympics; Are Surfers Next?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

$200-Million Wave Pool Project Breaks Ground in Texas

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Aqua Obscura’ Is a New Photo Book That Shows Tahitian Surfing In a Different Light

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

The Nazaré Big Wave Challenge Is Officially a Go

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Drone Footage Shows 13-Foot Tiger Shark Hauled Onto Boat Outside of Snapper Rocks

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Kitesurfer Shatters World Record by Launching Over 131 Feet

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

This Hawaiian Lifeguard Is Saving Lives in the Water and at the Kitchen Table

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Justine Dupont and Clement Roseyro Win Punta Galea Challenge

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp: This Weekend’s Nazaré Swell Could Be One of the Best in Years

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

WSL Issues Yellow Alert for Nazaré Challenge, Possible Green Light for Saturday

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Features

Adriano de Souza Finds New Purpose a Decade After Championship Tour Glory

Guilherme Dorini
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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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