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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

Gear

A Definitive Guide For Storing Your Keys While Surfing

Will Sileo
Staff
Features

Where Was Surfing Actually Born? A Look at the Origins of Wave Riding

Sam George
Featured
Surf

Watch Mason Ho and Kelly Slater Switch Boards

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien’s Filmer Jackson Lebsack FINALLY Got Barreled!

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Los Angeles Shaper Ryan Harris Reports on El Porto Conflict Where a Surfer Used the N-Word

Joe Carberry
Staff
evolve

Robin Lanei’s Art Is a Clever Portrait of Women’s Surfing and Inclusivity In the Ocean

The Inertia
Staff
News

Billabong Pipe Masters Resumes Competition After Positive Coronavirus Tests; Maui Pro to Finish at Pipeline

Alexander Haro
Staff
evolve

EVOLVE 2020 Is Now Streaming; Tune In

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Kelly Slater Surfing Perfectly in Sync With Uluwatu on November 6

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage of Rincon Surf From the First Big Swell of the Year

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mark Healey Surfs Some Pristine Pipeline

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Koa Smith and John John Florence Surf a Supremely Enormous Day on North Shore Outer Reefs

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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