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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

How I Lost the OP Pro

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Mick Fanning Relives J-Bay Shark Attack on Podcast: ‘It Would Come Back to Me in Dreams’

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien, Italo Ferreira, Koa Smith Surf ‘Biggest Waimea River in Years’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Podcasts

Stacy Peralta Talks Z-Boys, Dogtown, and His Endeavors as a Fine Artist

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Releases Tribute to ‘the Power and the Beauty’ of Nazare

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Jacob Turner and a Jaws Wipeout That Definitely Hurt a LOT

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Check Out the Size of This Great White Shark Stalking a Kayak Fisherman

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Takes Us Along For the Ride In Raw Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Goes to ‘Kook City’ in Latest Video

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Check Out This 2025 Pipe Pro Highlight Reel

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Tyler Wright and Barron Mamiya Win 2025 Pipe Pro

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Were John John Florence and Kelly Slater Robbed of 10s at the Pipe Pro?

Nicklas Balboa
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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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