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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

POV: Mason Ho Gets Shacked in Tavarua

Will Sileo
Staff
Gear

Check Out the New Morey Mach12 MDS, Designed by Surfboard Shaper Jon Henderson

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Owen Beim Got Up Close and Personal With Teahupo’o Before Capturing This Award-Winning Image

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

A John John Florence and Jack Robinson Party Wave at The Box

The Inertia
Staff
News

17-Year-Old Dies In River Surfing Accident at Bend Whitewater Park

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Kohl Christensen Breaks Down Ramon Navarro’s ‘Ride of a Lifetime’ at Cloudbreak

The Inertia
Staff
News

Kaipo’s Slip of the Tongue and 5 Reasons Margaret River Was the Most Interesting Stop Yet

Will Sileo
Staff
Surf

Devon Howard Reportedly Steps Down as World Longboard Tour Director

Joe Carberry
Staff
Photos

James Ferrell Is Putting in Work at the Wedge; It Won Him The Film and Photo Challenge’s ‘Emerge’ Category

Will Sileo
Staff
Photos

Here Are the Winners of The Inertia’s 2022 Film & Photo Challenge Presented by White Claw

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Paul Greene Wins The Inertia Film & Photo Challenge: Lineups

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Tom Carroll and Luca Elder Break Down the Chris Christenson ‘Myconaut’

The Inertia
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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