• 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 This Bird Miraculously Escape the Clutches of Great White Shark

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Julian Wilson In 2019: Overrated, Underrated, or Properly Rated?

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Photos

La Gravière Is Absolutely Firing, Just In Time for the Quik Pro France

Jerome Chobeaux
Community
Surf

Please Enjoy John John Florence’s 2013 Self-Released Flick, ‘DONE’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Jack Coleman’s ‘Zone Frequency’ Features a Who’s Who of Alternative Craft Wizards

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Coffin Bros’ Re-Released the Full-Length ‘Wildfire’ and It Stands the Test of Time

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Michael and Coco Ho Literally Synchronize-Surfed The Ranch

The Inertia
Staff
Good

One Surfer’s Take on Prostate Cancer: ‘Getting Back in the Water, and How I Dealt With It All’

David Collins
Community
Surf

Bobby Martinez Will Have You Pining for Winter

The Inertia
Staff
Comedy

The Definitive, Gnarliest, Most Comprehensive (and Honest) Wavestorm Buyer’s Guide Ever

Jason Nauman
Community
Surf

Indonesia Could Soon Ban Extra-Marital Sex, Impacting Both Citizens and Travelers

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Nathan Florence On the Dangers of Overconfidence in Big Surf and Managing Heavy Wipeouts

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