• 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

Lawsuit Alleges Members of a Long Beach High School Surf Team Violently Bullied Student

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Scored Shallow, Sandy Tubes in the Caribbean

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

The New Elimination Format Is Trapping Surfers at the Bottom of the Championship Tour

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Even in Warmups, Gabriel Medina Was on Fire Ahead of the New Zealand Pro

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Kai Lenny Explains ‘The Vault,’ a Collection of SUPs Straight From His Brain

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Watch Occy Score a Perfect 10 at ‘The First-Ever Surf Contest with a Political Agenda’

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

Surfers Unexpectedly Visited by Orcas in ‘Return to the Bering’

Cooper Gegan
Staff
Surf

The 7 Best Modern Surf Rock Bands

Nikolai Barkats
Community
Surf

Filipe Toledo Got the Highest Score at Raglan on an Unconventional Fin Setup

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Tim Bonython Breaks Down the Reality of Chasing a Big Wave Swell at Shippies

Alexander Haro
Staff
Surf

John John Florence Has Been Surfing in Bocas del Toro, Panama

Evan Quarnstrom
Staff
Surf

Adam Bennetts Is Having About as Much Fun as Humanly Possible on a Foil

Alexander Haro
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