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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

News

World Surf League Announces New Head Judge

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

Nate Tyler Talks Freesurfing, Family, Creating Sculptures, and Staying Sponsored

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

John John Florence, Koa Rothman, and More at All-Time Rocky Point

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Icelandic Surfers Fight to Save Beloved Wave From Development

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pedro Boonman Spoke to Us About the Insane Late-Season Swell He Scored in the Mentawais

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage of John John Florence, Jack Johnson and Friends Shredding Rocky Point

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Spent a Day with the Kids of Favela Radical

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Surfs Every Type of Board In One Day

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Kalani Robb Rocks Mullet, Casually Invents New Trick Surfing Lowers

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Soleil Errico and Kai Sallas Win 2023 Longboard World Titles in Malibu

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

A Look at the Wild Facial Expressions Surfers Make

Brad Jacobson
Community
Features

Over 40? Your Shortboard’s Too Short

Sam George
Featured
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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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