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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

Watch This Sea Lion Go Body Surfing With a Honeymooner

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Surf Abu Dhabi Is Officially Open to the Public and Kelly Slater Looks Pleased

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Buckle Up: 4 Bucket-List Surf Road Trips

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Nathan Florence Tempts Fate at Extremely Dangerous Riley’s

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Supercut of the 2025 WSL Championship Tour Class

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kauli Vaast, Jeremy Flores, and More Catch Hossegor on Fire

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Best Surf Coffee Table Books for 2024

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Mick Fanning Discusses the Finer Points of Surfboard Fins

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Iconic UK Surf Magazine Is Going Non-Profit

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Watch Koa Rothman Get Blasted Off a Wave at Pumping Sunset

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Clay Marzo Magic: 3 Minutes of Unbelievable Surfing

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Is Stüssy Surfing’s Only Truly Iconic Brand?

Ben Mondy
Community
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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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