• 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

Gear

Whistle 3 Is Basically a FitBit for Your Dog

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Parker Coffin, Bethany Hamilton, Jett Schilling, and Bobby Martinez Lay Waste to the Waco Wave Pool

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

An American Astronaut Is Tweeting Stoked Surf Checks from the International Space Station

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Took a GoPro Fusion Into Enormous Mexican Barrels and the Footage Is Incredible

The Inertia
Staff
Photos

Proof You Don’t Need a Strong El Niño for an Epic Northern California Winter

Jack Bober
Community
Surf

Albee Layer and Friends Scored Teahupo’o Perfection

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Researchers Say They Tracked a Great White Shark as It Swam Into Long Island Sound

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

The Mexi Log Fest Is Arguably One of the World’s Most Photogenic Surf Contests

Bryanna Bradley
Community
Surf

3 Days Filming the Wedge: ‘I Definitely Took Some Beatings’

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Here’s a Brief, Touching Portrait of Shaping Legend Dick Brewer

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Blair Conklin Is a Bonafide Beach Rat

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Bianca Buitendag Explores One of the Most Beautiful, Rugged Coastlines on Earth

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