• 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

Juliette Lacome Releases Surf Edit After Bone Tumor Removal

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The Surf Hoot Heard Around the World (or…Just Inside My Head)

Brian Sousa
Community
News

O’Neill Surf Shop in Santa Cruz Closes After 25 Years

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

A Look at Mikey February’s New Twin Fin, ‘Feb’s Fish’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Breaking Down the 2025 Championship Tour Rookie Class

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Carissa Moore Signs New, Multi-Year Contracts with Hurley and Red Bull

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The Florence Brothers Got Humbled at a Hawaiian Sandbar

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Who Will Replace Gabriel Medina on the Championship Tour?

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

Let Me Tell You What Happened at Cortes Bank

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Supertubos Was Absolutely Epic Over the Weekend

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Ben Gravy Almost Died in Sketchy Waimea Bay Hold-Down

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

‘Endless Summer’ Star, Surf Icon Mike Hynson Passes Away

Cooper Gegan
Staff
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