Wakesurf Guide

Wave Science: Matching Your Board's Physics to Your Boat's Wake Setup

Wave Science: Matching Your Board's Physics to ...

Your wakesurf board does not exist in a vacuum, it operates as a single hydrodynamic system with your boat's wake. Discover the wave science behind matching your board's physics to...

Wave Science: Matching Your Board's Physics to ...

Your wakesurf board does not exist in a vacuum, it operates as a single hydrodynamic system with your boat's wake. Discover the wave science behind matching your board's physics to...

The Control Curve: Why Eliminating Drag Eliminates Your Steering

The Control Curve: Why Eliminating Drag Elimina...

Everyone asks for the "fastest" wakesurf board, but too much speed can actually ruin your ride. Discover the physics of the Control Curve and learn why eliminating drag to gain...

The Control Curve: Why Eliminating Drag Elimina...

Everyone asks for the "fastest" wakesurf board, but too much speed can actually ruin your ride. Discover the physics of the Control Curve and learn why eliminating drag to gain...

How Much Speed Is Too Much? The Control Curve Explained

How Much Speed Is Too Much? The Control Curve E...

Everyone asks for the "fastest" wakesurf board, but too much speed can actually ruin your ride. Discover the physics of the Control Curve and learn why eliminating drag to gain...

How Much Speed Is Too Much? The Control Curve E...

Everyone asks for the "fastest" wakesurf board, but too much speed can actually ruin your ride. Discover the physics of the Control Curve and learn why eliminating drag to gain...

Close-up of a wakesurf rope with black and white braiding resting on the boat deck, with a calm lake and shoreline in the background.

How to Set Up Your Wakesurf Rope for Beginners

Setting up your wakesurf rope might seem simple, but it’s one of the easiest ways to make learning smoother and safer. Here’s how to pick the right rope, set it...

How to Set Up Your Wakesurf Rope for Beginners

Setting up your wakesurf rope might seem simple, but it’s one of the easiest ways to make learning smoother and safer. Here’s how to pick the right rope, set it...

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake of the Ozarks

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake of t...

Earlier this year, our founders’ team packed up and headed to Missouri after hearing repeated recommendations from friends, riders, and customers: “You’ve got to check out Lake of the Ozarks.”

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake of t...

Earlier this year, our founders’ team packed up and headed to Missouri after hearing repeated recommendations from friends, riders, and customers: “You’ve got to check out Lake of the Ozarks.”

How Artificial Wake Systems Actually Work: The Tech Behind Wakesurf Parks

How Artificial Wake Systems Actually Work: The ...

It sounds like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming science fact. Artificial wake systems are changing the game for wakesurfers who don’t want to be limited by geography, weather, or...

How Artificial Wake Systems Actually Work: The ...

It sounds like science fiction, but it’s quickly becoming science fact. Artificial wake systems are changing the game for wakesurfers who don’t want to be limited by geography, weather, or...

How Wakesurfing Works: A Beginner’s Guide to Riding the Perfect Wave Behind a Boat

How Wakesurfing Works: A Beginner’s Guide to Ri...

If you’re new to wakesurfing, or just curious about what it’s all about, you’re in the right place. Wakesurfing is an exciting water sport where you ride the wave made...

How Wakesurfing Works: A Beginner’s Guide to Ri...

If you’re new to wakesurfing, or just curious about what it’s all about, you’re in the right place. Wakesurfing is an exciting water sport where you ride the wave made...

How to Set Up Your Wave for the Best Wakesurf Performance

How to Set Up Your Wave for the Best Wakesurf P...

If you’ve ever been out on the water and felt like something was off with your wakesurf session, even with a great board under your feet, you’re not alone. The...

How to Set Up Your Wave for the Best Wakesurf P...

If you’ve ever been out on the water and felt like something was off with your wakesurf session, even with a great board under your feet, you’re not alone. The...

How Different Boat Hulls Affect Your Wakesurf Wave

How Different Boat Hulls Affect Your Wakesurf Wave

Here at Smith Board Co., we often talk about performance in terms of three main factors: Speed, Air, and Agility. Your wakesurf board significantly influences each of these, but it's...

How Different Boat Hulls Affect Your Wakesurf Wave

Here at Smith Board Co., we often talk about performance in terms of three main factors: Speed, Air, and Agility. Your wakesurf board significantly influences each of these, but it's...

Best Features to Have in a Wake Boat for Wakesurfing

Best Features to Have in a Wake Boat for Wakesu...

Choosing the perfect wake boat can transform your wakesurfing experience from enjoyable to extraordinary. Whether you're new to wakesurfing or you're upgrading your ride, the latest wake boats come loaded...

Best Features to Have in a Wake Boat for Wakesu...

Choosing the perfect wake boat can transform your wakesurfing experience from enjoyable to extraordinary. Whether you're new to wakesurfing or you're upgrading your ride, the latest wake boats come loaded...

Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat?

Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat?

While wakesurfing is incredibly fun, it requires specific equipment and careful attention to safety. Not every boat is capable or safe for wakesurfing. Choosing a boat specifically engineered for wakesurfing...

Can You Wakesurf Behind Any Boat?

While wakesurfing is incredibly fun, it requires specific equipment and careful attention to safety. Not every boat is capable or safe for wakesurfing. Choosing a boat specifically engineered for wakesurfing...

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake Powell

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake Powell

One question we hear all the time is, “Where’s the best place to wakesurf?” Though we each have our own go-to spots, there’s one destination our team just can’t quit:...

Destination Spotlight: Wakesurfing at Lake Powell

One question we hear all the time is, “Where’s the best place to wakesurf?” Though we each have our own go-to spots, there’s one destination our team just can’t quit:...