• 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

Arts

Meet Drew Toonz, the Man Behind Volcom’s Hilarious Surf Art

Kyveli Diener
Community
Business & Media

Meet the Rhode Island Shaper Who Crowdfunded $27k for a CNC Machine for New England

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

This Clip Embodies the Chilling Terror and Beauty of Maverick’s

Adam Warmington
Community
Health

A Story About Surfing, Depression, and the Need for Identity

Simon Short
Community
Photos

Doug Walker Found 30,000 Old Surf Photos at a Flea Market and It Changed His Life

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

‘Bird’s Board of the Day’ Is Your New Favorite YouTube Series

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Science Says You Really Are Addicted to Surfing

Gerrit Kesten
Community
Opinion

Opinion: If You’re Enraged by Mick’s New ‘Top Secret’ Wave, You’re a Complete Hypocrite

Rory Parker
Community
Surf

The Madness of My First Time Surfing Ocean Beach

Byron Loker
Community
Surf

If Mick Fanning Is Done Competing Forever, I Fully Support Him

Morgan Dunn
Community
News

Anastasia Ashley Will Be on the Next Season of ‘Naked and Afraid’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Where Do Memorial Paddle Outs Come From, Anyway?

Chase Scheinbaum
Featured
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