• Surf
  • Mountain
  • Gear
  • Features
  • Environment
  • Health
  • WATCH
  • Inspire Courses
  • Opinion
  • Travel
  • Contributors
  • evolve
  • Podcasts
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 Skimboarder Blair Conklin Winch the Palm Springs Surf Club

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Does the Wedge the Way the Wedge Is Meant to Be Done

The Inertia
Staff
Arts

These Illustrations Tell the Stories of 9 Pivotal Women in Surf History

Lizzy
Community
Arts

Johny Vieira Creates the Most Beautiful Works of Surf-Related Art

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Good Samaritan Drone Operators Warn Surfers and Swimmers of Great Whites in Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Raw Footage of the Wedge Absolutely Going OFF on July 4th

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

18 Beautiful Images Documenting a Rare Italian Summer Swell

The Inertia
Staff
Health

Tia Blanco Discusses Overcoming the Challenges of Being a Vegan Athlete

Tia Blanco
Featured
Surf

This Is How Kelly Slater Helped Make the Music for His Section in Taylor Steele’s ‘Here and Now’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Mason Ho Does Summer on the North Shore Exactly How It Should Be Done

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Solid Tip On How to Duck Dive a Longboard

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The WSL Looks Back at a Time When Surf Contests Still Existed and a Rookie Jadson Andre Beat Kelly Slater

The Inertia
Staff
More Stories
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.

The Inertia is part of AllGear Digital's portfolio of media brands.

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact
  • Get Involved
  • Privacy Policy