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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

Watch Shaping Legend Steve Lis Shape a Fish for Bryce Baker

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Explains Why You Shouldn’t Take Deep Breaths Before a Hold Down

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

Beefs T.V. Goes to Cabo for Sketchy Shorebreak Slabs

Cooper Gegan
Staff
News

Kelly Slater Joins Forces With WME Talent Agency

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Nic Von Rupp Goes Back to Basics at Desert Point

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Features

How Much Surfboard Do You Really Need?

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Mason Ho at Swatch Nines: Wall Rides, Boards Slides, and Nose Dives

Alexander Haro
Staff
News

Joe Turpel Wins Emmy Award for Play-by-Play Commentating at the Olympics

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

WSL Releases Full Schedule and Contest Format Changes for 2026 Championship Tour

Juan Hernandez
Staff
News

Hearing for Accused Killers of Baja Surfers Delayed Again

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

Pedro Boonman Surfs One of the Prettiest Desert Point Tubes You’ve Ever Seen

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Shaping Legend Chris Christenson Breaks Down the Submariner Mid-Length

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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