• 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 Poopies Go Way Too Fast Behind a Boat In Australia

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Steering Clear of Florida’s Shores, Dorian Gifted the Sunshine State with Quality Surf

Andreea Waters
Community
Surf

Joel Tudor Is Back in the Heat Draw at the WSL’s New York Longboard Contest

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

The Surf Ranch Almost Looks More Enjoyable on a Single-Fin Log

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Albee Layer’s Hip Surgery Will Gross You Out; His 4-Month Recovery Will Impress You

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

3 of the Best Barrels Ridden at Teahupo’o the Last Few Years, in One Man’s Humble Opinion

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Brett Barley Clocked Himself Inside a Single Skeleton Bay Barrel for 24 Seconds

The Inertia
Staff
Health

How a ‘Waterman’s Mindset’ Positively Impacts Your Time in the Water

Dris Mi
Community
Surf

Is It Fair to Call This California’s Angriest Barrel?

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Cliff Kapono and a Pointbreak in Oaxaca That’ll Become Today’s Object of Envy

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Miguel Blanco Developed a New Board and Left Us With a Shred Edit

Pedro Miranda
Community
Mountain

ESPN’s Behind-the-Scenes Look at Alex Honnold and Lakey Peterson in The Body Issue

Juan Hernandez
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