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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

John John Florence Scores Throaty Barrels in Bocas del Toro

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Jordy Smith Underwent Two Surgeries, Remains Out of Competition

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Hurricane Genevieve Uncovers Buried Pier at the Wedge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Alonso Correa Broke His Board Then Got the Wave of the Day at the US Open

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matahi Drollet Relives One of the Best Teahupo’o Swells From August 2025

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Blair Conklin Make the Most of Hurricane Genevieve

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Posts Throwback Clip to Surfing Jaws With Laird Hamilton at 16

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

What Surfing Malibu Is Really Like on a Big Ol’ South Swell

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

24-Year-Old Man Drowns In Laguna Beach, California

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Gabriel Medina and Wife Isabella Arantes Lose Child Days After Wedding

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

5 Heats to Follow at the Tahiti Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

These Surfers Tested the Infamous Aqua Skipper in Waves

Alexander Haro
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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