• Surf
  • Mountain
  • Gear
  • Features
  • Environment
  • Health
  • WATCH
  • Inspire Courses
  • Opinion
  • Travel
  • Contributors
  • evolve
  • Podcasts
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

Partner Feature

Huntington Beach Is Accessible to All

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Rothman Wrangles Psycho 15-20 Foot Cloudbreak

Alexander Haro
Staff
Gear

The Best Cameras for Surf Photography According to 4 of the World’s Best Surf Photographers

Will Sileo
Staff
Podcasts

Duke Aipa Talks About Growing Up in a Legendary Family and Finding His Own Way as a Shaper

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

Watch Ethan Ewing Destroy Lowers, Far Removed From the Surf Ranch Haters

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

In New Chapter 11 Edit, Surfers Get Enviable Rides in Brown Barrels

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Plans for ‘World’s Largest Wave Pool’ Revealed as Part of Mega-Project in Abu Dhabi

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

20-ish Minutes of Wedge Insanity From a Wild 2023

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nate Florence at Shipstern Bluff: Heavy Beatdowns and Heavier Barrels

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic von Rupp and a Whole Bunch of Brazilian Step-Offs

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Jack Robinson Whip a Turn on a Broken Surfboard

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Witness Jaleesa Vincent Stylishly Ripping In This 2-Minute Edit

Cooper Gegan
Staff
More Stories
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.

The Inertia is part of AllGear Digital's portfolio of media brands.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact
  • Get Involved
  • Privacy Policy