• Surf
  • Mountain
  • Gear
  • Features
  • Environment
  • Health
  • WATCH
  • Inspire Courses
  • Opinion
  • Travel
  • Contributors
  • evolve
  • Podcasts
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

Tips for Beginners: This Is the Foundation of Your Pop Up

Gershon Borlai
Community
Surf

This Is John John’s Nuanced Barrel-Riding Technique Broken Down By Barton Lynch

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Brett Barley Thread 6 Barrels on One Wave at Skeleton Bay

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater on Brain Injuries, Cryogenically Freezing Yourself, and Action the Dog

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Watch Joel Parkinson Struggle with Hydrofoiling Behind a Boat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Harvey Surfer in a Suit Thinks Surfing Is a Good Idea; Lifeguard Disagrees

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

How a Near-Death Wipeout at Nazaré Changed Tom Butler’s Outlook on Life

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Chinese Olympic Surf Team Just Got Sponsored by Electric

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Harley Ingleby and Heath Joske Dissect the Perfect Righthander That Is Angourie

The Inertia
Staff
Mountain

Watching 12-Year-Old Skater Isabelly Ávila Ollie This Gnarly Gap Is the Most Inspiring Thing You’ll See Today

The Inertia
Staff
Culture

The Chinese Olympic Surf Team Is Training in California to Have Viable Team by 2020

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

6 Months in Hossegor and a Whole Bunch of French Dudes Getting Barreled

Yannock
Community
More Stories
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.

The Inertia is part of AllGear Digital's portfolio of media brands.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact
  • Get Involved
  • Privacy Policy