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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

12 Minutes of Big Makes and Bigger Wipeouts at Puerto Escondido

Joe Carberry
Staff
Opinion

2023 Was a Long, Strange Year for Pro Surfing

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Watch Ivan Florence Bag Two Insane Puerto Escondido Bombs on a Very Big Day

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Sierra Kerr Stars In New Film Highlighting Explosive Nature of Modern Women’s Surfing

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp Goes on a Tour of the Azores, One of the Most Stunning Regions in the World

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Explains His Recent Hip Surgery and What His Recovery Will Look Like

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

PEACE & POWER: Filipe Toledo’s Quest for His Second World Title

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

First Surf Competition at Fukushima in a Decade Held to Show That Ocean Is Safe

Ella Boyd
Featured
Surf

Mencos Might Be One of the Most Well-Rounded Surfers on the Planet

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Here’s the Highlight Reel From the Rip Curl WSL Finals

Alexander Haro
Staff
Features

Why the World’s Best Skimboarders Search Beyond the Shorebreak to Make a Living

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
News

Caroline Marks, Filipe Toledo Win 2023 Surfing World Titles

Joe Carberry
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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