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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

The WSL’s Full List of Competitor Replacements for the 2025 Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

ESPN, WSL Announce Expanded 2025 Championship Tour Coverage

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

‘Your Own Drum’ Is a Surf Film Made for Real Surfers

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Tickets for the Surf Abu Dhabi Pro Are On Sale and Surprisingly Affordable

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

The Cold, Hard Truth About Cold-Water Surfing

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Julian Wilson Continues Public Pleas for WSL Wildcard

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Stephanie Gilmore Extends Sabbatical From Championship Tour, Will Not Return in 2025

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

John John Florence Announces Break From 2025 WSL Tour

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

ISA, Surf City El Salvador Confirm Partnership Through 2027

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Watch: Rotterdam’s Urban Wave Pool Churns Out Frozen Waves

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith Shows What It’s Actually Like to Surf the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Charters Private Plane to Hunt Empty Surf on Remote Island

Cooper Gegan
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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