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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

World Surf League Announces 2026 Challenger Series Schedule

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Surf Industry Leader Says ‘It’s Chaos,’ and That Businesses Are Still Reeling Under Tariffs

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina Spent a Day Together at Beyond the Club São Paulo

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

While Everyone Else Surfed Step Ups, Mason Ho Rode a 5’6″ at Sunset and Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfer Rescued From Brink of Death Explains Why It Pays to Be Friendly In the Lineup

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

6 Things You Can’t Do Because Surf Culture Thinks They’re Kooky

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Matt Meola Stars in ‘One of a Kind,’ a Look Into a Life Well Lived

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfers Catch Giant Barramundi With Bare Hands While On a Wave

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Man Knocked Off Foil by Hammerhead Shark in Wild Encounter

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Big Wave Surfer Pete Shaw Breaks Down His Heaviest Moments at Nazaré and Mullaghmore

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Riding an Alaia Backhand at Double-Overhead Supertubes Looks Nearly Impossible

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Hunter Jones Scored Los Angeles Surf at Its Best

Alexander Haro
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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