• 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

Surf

Watch Wayne Lynch Surfing at Bells Beach in 1972

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Designed a New Firewire Surfboard: The Spaceship

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Surfline Cam Captures Wild Boat Crash at Teahupo’o

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Reigning Olympic Champ Kauli Vaast Looks Primed for His Championship Tour Debut

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Devon Howard Breaks Down How to Generate Speed on a Mid-Length

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Opening Day at Pipeline Gave Nate Florence His First Backdoor Barrel of the Season

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

A New Study Claims to Identify the Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Features

A Tale of Broken Surfboards and Broken Hearts

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Carlos Muñoz Says He Was Attacked and Robbed After a Localism Incident in Hawaii

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Finnish Company Has a True DIY Wave Pool, and This One Is Mobile

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Padang Padang Was Pumping and Perfect for Two Hours on October 4th

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

South African Kitesurfer Reportedly Killed By Whale Strike

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