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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

Caroline Marks Announces Positive COVID-19 Test Result; Misses WSL Charter Flight for Australian Leg of Tour

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hollow Trees Was Mind-Bendingly Perfect on the First Day of 2021

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho and Sheldon Paishon Party Waving at Makaha

The Inertia
Staff
Inspire Courses

Kassia Meador Launches Brand New Guide to Longboarding 2.0

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The Inertia Film & Photo Challenge 2021 Finalists: Aerial

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

The Inertia Film & Photo Challenge 2021 Finalists: Lineups

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Out of Australian Leg of the Tour Due to Injury, According to World Surf League

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Hawaii Under Tsunami Watch After Powerful Earthquakes Strike Off New Zealand

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Claims, ‘These Are the Biggest Waves Ever Rafted’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Opinion: Surfing Leashless Is Less Dumb Than You Think

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

2 Minutes of Rob Machado, Derrick Disney, Zack Flores, and Todd Glaser Surfing Around Home

The Inertia
Staff
News

Researcher Finds Evidence That Surfing May Have Originated in China Nearly 1,000 Years Ago

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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