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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

Pro Surfer Zeke Lau Revisits the ‘Beginner’s Mind’ Learning to SUP Foil

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Baja Surf Club Celebrates Mexican Surfing Heritage With Upcoming 2025 Invitational

Ella Boyd
Featured
News

Oahu Lifeguard Drama ‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Earns Top Ratings

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman, John John Florence Welcome Return of Winter to Oahu’s North Shore

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Steven Sawyer, Alice Lemoigne Win Abu Dhabi Longboard Classic

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Gallery: 10 Years of Capitulo Perfeito Run In All-Time Tubes

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Sunset Beach Woke Up and John John Florence Was Waiting

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

This Is What Malibu Looks Like on the Beach When There’s Swell

Brad Jacobson
Community
Surf

With Peter Mel Headlining the 2024 Ocean Safety Summit, Here Are the Details

Ella Boyd
Featured
News

Crosby Colapinto, Sawyer Lindblad Named 2024 WSL Rookies of the Year

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Kipp Caddy Talks ‘Desensitized’ and How a Torn Hamstring Saved His Life

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Foil Surfs Beneath the Uluwatu Cliff ‘Before It’s Gone’

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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