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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

A Look Back at Uluwatu When It Was So Big They Broke Out the Skis and Tow Ropes

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Has Surfboard Literally Shredded to Pieces at Deadmans

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Comedy

Colin Jost Interviewed a Literal Wall of Skulls After Teahupo’o Mangled His Foot

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

The Definitive List of Man-Made River Surfing Waves

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Nathan Florence, Kai Lenny Surf and Kiteboard Skeleton Bay

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Tahitian Michel Bourez Discusses the Olympic Impact on Teahupo’o and Working as a Reporter

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado and Jackson Dorian Test Drive the Brand New Machadocado

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Caroline Marks, Kauli Vaast Win 2024 Olympic Surfing Gold

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

20 Images from the Final Day of Olympic Competition at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The Inertia Launches Outer Banks Surf Photo Challenge 2024

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Hunts the Barrel of His Life in Skeleton Bay

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence and Jon Pyzel Break Down the New ‘Power Tiger’ Surfboard

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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