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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

Ben Gravy Embarks on First Novelty Wave Mission Post-Surgery

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Apple Announces Upcoming Vision Pro Exclusive Surf Films

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Rob Machado Raw Sessions on the Brand New Machadocado Model

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

5 Ways to Control Panic When the Waves Get Larger Than Normal

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Eimeo Czermak: Teahupo’o ‘Feels Like a Movie Every Time’

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

This Message For John John Florence From His Supporters Is an Inspiring One

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Underground Charger Shawn Dennis Is Living a Tube Hound’s Dream

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Opinion

5 Things We’ve Learned From the 2024 Championship Tour

Ben Mondy
Community
Features

Why Surfing Can Be a Cure for Writer’s Block (and Other Such Maladies)

Brian Sousa
Community
Surf

Makua and Koa Rothman Headed to Town on the First Big South Swell of the Season

Alexander Haro
Staff
Health

Surfer’s Back: Is Having ‘Good Posture’ All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Here’s What It’ll Take in Fiji for Gabriel Medina to Make the Final 5 at Trestles

Evan Quarnstrom
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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