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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

Features

Is the 2023 Championship Tour Roster the Best Ever?

Ben Mondy
Community
Surf

Keala Kennelly Talks Competing in the Eddie Aikau Invitational

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

Carissa Moore Breaks Down Her Best Wave Ever at Pipeline

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

The Biggest and Best Wipeouts from the Eddie

Rebecca Parsons
Staff
Surf

7 Times Surfers Took Waimea Bombs to the Sand at the Eddie Aikau Invitational

Alexander Haro
Staff
Opinion

Hurley and NASCAR Just Announced a Collaboration

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kanoa Igarashi Reflects on His Rollercoaster Year on the World Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

The CI Mid Twin, as Ridden by Mikey February, Devon Howard, and Cliff Kapono

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

15 Minutes of Mind-Blowing Drone Footage From the Eddie Aikau Invitational

Joe Carberry
Staff
Mountain

Arctic Roses: A Day of Waves and Snow in Norway

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Went Full Send at the 2023 Eddie Aikau Invitational

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Sewage Spill in Ventura County Prompts Health Advisories and Beach Closures

Ella Boyd
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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