Wakesurf Guide
How to Watch the WakeTime Open Championship – M...
The WakeTime Open Championship in Moscow is a key stop on the CWSA (Championship Wakesurf Series of America) calendar, bringing exciting wakesurf competition to the vibrant city of Moscow. While...
How to Watch the WakeTime Open Championship – M...
The WakeTime Open Championship in Moscow is a key stop on the CWSA (Championship Wakesurf Series of America) calendar, bringing exciting wakesurf competition to the vibrant city of Moscow. While...
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 Watch the Biggest Wakesurf Competitions ...
If you love wakesurfing or just want to catch the best riders in action, these upcoming wakesurf competition series are not to be missed. Whether you want to watch online...
How to Watch the Biggest Wakesurf Competitions ...
If you love wakesurfing or just want to catch the best riders in action, these upcoming wakesurf competition series are not to be missed. Whether you want to watch online...
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...
Surf vs. Skim Wakesurf Boards: Which Style Fits...
If you’re getting serious about wakesurfing, or just trying to figure out why one board feels so different from another, you’ve probably come across two terms over and over: surf-style...
Surf vs. Skim Wakesurf Boards: Which Style Fits...
If you’re getting serious about wakesurfing, or just trying to figure out why one board feels so different from another, you’ve probably come across two terms over and over: surf-style...
Carbon Fiber vs Glass Fiber: Which Material Per...
When it comes to wakesurf board design, material choice is way more than just looks, it directly affects how your board rides and feels on the water. Your board’s weight,...
Carbon Fiber vs Glass Fiber: Which Material Per...
When it comes to wakesurf board design, material choice is way more than just looks, it directly affects how your board rides and feels on the water. Your board’s weight,...
How Board Length and Width Shape Your Wakesurfi...
When it comes to wakesurf board design, dimensions aren't just numbers—they're critical factors shaping your ride. While we've explored board width in the past, let's dive deeper into another essential...
How Board Length and Width Shape Your Wakesurfi...
When it comes to wakesurf board design, dimensions aren't just numbers—they're critical factors shaping your ride. While we've explored board width in the past, let's dive deeper into another essential...
How to Choose the Right Wakesurf Board Based on...
Not all wakesurf boards are created equal, and that’s a really good thing. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or you've been riding for years, your goals on the...
How to Choose the Right Wakesurf Board Based on...
Not all wakesurf boards are created equal, and that’s a really good thing. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or you've been riding for years, your goals on the...
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...
The Top Mistakes Beginners Make in Wakesurfing ...
Wakesurfing might look easy when you’re watching from the boat, but stepping onto the board for the first time is a different story. Like anything new, there’s a learning curve,...
The Top Mistakes Beginners Make in Wakesurfing ...
Wakesurfing might look easy when you’re watching from the boat, but stepping onto the board for the first time is a different story. Like anything new, there’s a learning curve,...
Wakesurf Board Stiffness: The Unsung Hero of Pe...
When you step onto a wakesurf board, you can feel it almost immediately, that snap, that drive, that responsiveness under your feet. Or sometimes... the lack of it. Two boards...
Wakesurf Board Stiffness: The Unsung Hero of Pe...
When you step onto a wakesurf board, you can feel it almost immediately, that snap, that drive, that responsiveness under your feet. Or sometimes... the lack of it. Two boards...
No Boat, No Lake, No Problem: Why Indoor Wakesu...
Picture this: You're living in a major metro area. You’re landlocked. No boat. No lake. No vacation time to burn. But every Friday night, you and your crew head to...
No Boat, No Lake, No Problem: Why Indoor Wakesu...
Picture this: You're living in a major metro area. You’re landlocked. No boat. No lake. No vacation time to burn. But every Friday night, you and your crew head to...
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?
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...
Wakesurfing Has an Accessibility Problem
Wakesurfing is undeniably one of the most exciting watersports out there. The thrill of carving an endless wave behind a boat has attracted thousands of new riders each year. But...
Wakesurfing Has an Accessibility Problem
Wakesurfing is undeniably one of the most exciting watersports out there. The thrill of carving an endless wave behind a boat has attracted thousands of new riders each year. But...
Choosing the Best Wakesurf Board for Kids: A Co...
Wakesurfing is a fast-growing sport, and getting kids involved at a young age can help them develop balance, coordination, and a love for the water. But choosing the right wakesurf...
Choosing the Best Wakesurf Board for Kids: A Co...
Wakesurfing is a fast-growing sport, and getting kids involved at a young age can help them develop balance, coordination, and a love for the water. But choosing the right wakesurf...
The Best Wakesurf Boards for Beginners
In this guide, we’ll break down the top three beginner-friendly surf-style wakesurf boards and top three beginner-friendly skim-style wakesurf boards, explaining why each earned its spot. Whether you’re looking for...
The Best Wakesurf Boards for Beginners
In this guide, we’ll break down the top three beginner-friendly surf-style wakesurf boards and top three beginner-friendly skim-style wakesurf boards, explaining why each earned its spot. Whether you’re looking for...
Could a “Top Golf for Surfing” Work? The Future...
Imagine stepping into a sleek, high-energy venue where perfect, glassy waves roll through a massive indoor lagoon—every 30 seconds, on demand. The air smells like salt and sunscreen, your board...
Could a “Top Golf for Surfing” Work? The Future...
Imagine stepping into a sleek, high-energy venue where perfect, glassy waves roll through a massive indoor lagoon—every 30 seconds, on demand. The air smells like salt and sunscreen, your board...
The Weight Factor: Does Your Board’s Weight Rea...
Today, we’re diving into a question we get asked a lot: Does board weight really matter? And if so, how does it stack up against surface area—the very trait that displaces...
The Weight Factor: Does Your Board’s Weight Rea...
Today, we’re diving into a question we get asked a lot: Does board weight really matter? And if so, how does it stack up against surface area—the very trait that displaces...
Beyond the Basics: Diving Deeper into the Physi...
In our previous article, Why Bigger Wakesurfers Struggle To Stay on the Wave and What To Do About It, we broke down the core challenges—from the tug-of-war between gravity and...
Beyond the Basics: Diving Deeper into the Physi...
In our previous article, Why Bigger Wakesurfers Struggle To Stay on the Wave and What To Do About It, we broke down the core challenges—from the tug-of-war between gravity and...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Vacuum Forming and th...
As wakesurfing continues to evolve, so do the innovative methods used to craft the boards that riders rely on. One such cutting-edge technique is vacuum forming—a manufacturing process that melds...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Vacuum Forming and th...
As wakesurfing continues to evolve, so do the innovative methods used to craft the boards that riders rely on. One such cutting-edge technique is vacuum forming—a manufacturing process that melds...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: The Art of Glassing
For riders who want individuality in their wakesurf boards, glassing stands out as the method of choice. A traditional and highly customizable process, glassing combines craftsmanship with functionality, resulting in...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: The Art of Glassing
For riders who want individuality in their wakesurf boards, glassing stands out as the method of choice. A traditional and highly customizable process, glassing combines craftsmanship with functionality, resulting in...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Compression Molding E...
When it comes to wakesurf boards, consistency and durability are essential—especially for riders seeking a reliable, high-performance board without breaking the bank. Compression molding has become one of the most...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Compression Molding E...
When it comes to wakesurf boards, consistency and durability are essential—especially for riders seeking a reliable, high-performance board without breaking the bank. Compression molding has become one of the most...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Behind the Ride
For wakesurfers, the board beneath their feet isn’t just equipment—it’s an extension of their passion. But have you ever thought about how wakesurf boards are made? The manufacturing process shapes...
Crafting Wakesurf Boards: Behind the Ride
For wakesurfers, the board beneath their feet isn’t just equipment—it’s an extension of their passion. But have you ever thought about how wakesurf boards are made? The manufacturing process shapes...
What Is Innovation?
When you think of a “disruptive technology,” you might picture the internet, the iPhone, the introduction of electric vehicles, or even the rise of AI. These breakthroughs have reshaped entire...
What Is Innovation?
When you think of a “disruptive technology,” you might picture the internet, the iPhone, the introduction of electric vehicles, or even the rise of AI. These breakthroughs have reshaped entire...
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:...
Biomechanics of Tricks: Unlocking Air, Spins, a...
When it comes to advanced board tricks success isn’t just about courage or creativity. It’s about understanding how your body moves in space. This is where biomechanics, the science of...
Biomechanics of Tricks: Unlocking Air, Spins, a...
When it comes to advanced board tricks success isn’t just about courage or creativity. It’s about understanding how your body moves in space. This is where biomechanics, the science of...
Efficiency in Motion: Leveraging Body Mechanics...
When it comes to wakesurfing, speed and power are the names of the game. Whether you're cruising for a longer ride or setting up for that perfect trick, how you...
Efficiency in Motion: Leveraging Body Mechanics...
When it comes to wakesurfing, speed and power are the names of the game. Whether you're cruising for a longer ride or setting up for that perfect trick, how you...
The Physics of Movement: How Biomechanics Drive...
When you're wakesurfing, every movement you make is a balance of physics and biomechanics. Whether you're carving back and forth or recovering from a wobble, understanding how your body interacts with the...
The Physics of Movement: How Biomechanics Drive...
When you're wakesurfing, every movement you make is a balance of physics and biomechanics. Whether you're carving back and forth or recovering from a wobble, understanding how your body interacts with the...
Top 5 Wakesurfing Tips for Beginners: Mastering...
A day out on the water wakesurfing can be some of the best days of your life. But like any new sport, learning the basics can make or break your...
Top 5 Wakesurfing Tips for Beginners: Mastering...
A day out on the water wakesurfing can be some of the best days of your life. But like any new sport, learning the basics can make or break your...
Essential Post-Season Wakesurf Board Care: 5 Ti...
By following these simple maintenance steps, you’re not only preserving your board’s performance but also ensuring it’ll be ready for action next season. Taking a few extra minutes to rinse,...
Essential Post-Season Wakesurf Board Care: 5 Ti...
By following these simple maintenance steps, you’re not only preserving your board’s performance but also ensuring it’ll be ready for action next season. Taking a few extra minutes to rinse,...
Optimizing Air: How Riders and Boards Work Toge...
Air, like all aspects of wakesurf performance, is a combination of rider skill and smart board design. By understanding the physics and dynamics behind it, we can continue pushing the...
Optimizing Air: How Riders and Boards Work Toge...
Air, like all aspects of wakesurf performance, is a combination of rider skill and smart board design. By understanding the physics and dynamics behind it, we can continue pushing the...
Breaking Down Translatable Force: How to Launch...
In the last post, we explored Max Height—the distance your wakesurf board can travel above the water’s surface. Now, let’s look at the second key component of Air: Translatable Force.
Breaking Down Translatable Force: How to Launch...
In the last post, we explored Max Height—the distance your wakesurf board can travel above the water’s surface. Now, let’s look at the second key component of Air: Translatable Force.
Understanding Air in Wakesurfing: What is Max H...
When we talk about wakesurfing performance, one of the most prominent elements is the "Air"—how high your board can launch off the wake. In a previous article, we introduced Air as...
Understanding Air in Wakesurfing: What is Max H...
When we talk about wakesurfing performance, one of the most prominent elements is the "Air"—how high your board can launch off the wake. In a previous article, we introduced Air as...
Wrapping Up the 2024 Wakesurfing Season: A Year...
As the 2024 wakesurfing season draws to a close, it's an exciting moment for us at Smith Board Co. This year has been marked by significant milestones in both product...
Wrapping Up the 2024 Wakesurfing Season: A Year...
As the 2024 wakesurfing season draws to a close, it's an exciting moment for us at Smith Board Co. This year has been marked by significant milestones in both product...
Wakesurfing: The State Of The Sport
As a whole, wakesurfing seems to be at a tipping point in its history. Waves are only getting bigger, boards only getting better, and interest only going up. The expansion...
Wakesurfing: The State Of The Sport
As a whole, wakesurfing seems to be at a tipping point in its history. Waves are only getting bigger, boards only getting better, and interest only going up. The expansion...
Mastering Rotational Speed in Wakesurfing
Understanding and optimizing rotational speed is crucial for taking your wakesurfing to the next level. Whether you're aiming to nail that elusive 360 or simply want a more responsive ride,...
Mastering Rotational Speed in Wakesurfing
Understanding and optimizing rotational speed is crucial for taking your wakesurfing to the next level. Whether you're aiming to nail that elusive 360 or simply want a more responsive ride,...
Mastering Linear Speed in Wakesurfing
Wakesurf board speed is one of the easiest aspects of performance to identify. It’s one of those things that you know it when you see it. But there's more to...
Mastering Linear Speed in Wakesurfing
Wakesurf board speed is one of the easiest aspects of performance to identify. It’s one of those things that you know it when you see it. But there's more to...
Why Did We Start Smith Board Co?
Whatever that is that makes for no bad days on the water, that’s why we started this. We love to surf. We love to think about how to make things...
Why Did We Start Smith Board Co?
Whatever that is that makes for no bad days on the water, that’s why we started this. We love to surf. We love to think about how to make things...
The Impact of Snub Noses and Tails on Wakesurf ...
If you’ve been wakesurfing for awhile or have looked into which board would be good for you, you’ve probably noticed that some boards look like the nose or tail of...
The Impact of Snub Noses and Tails on Wakesurf ...
If you’ve been wakesurfing for awhile or have looked into which board would be good for you, you’ve probably noticed that some boards look like the nose or tail of...
Human Body Mechanics and Performance
What we haven’t covered in previous posts is how we, as riders, influence performance. Riders affect the performance of a wakesurf board in two major ways: skill level and body mechanics....
Human Body Mechanics and Performance
What we haven’t covered in previous posts is how we, as riders, influence performance. Riders affect the performance of a wakesurf board in two major ways: skill level and body mechanics....
Understanding The Rocker
Understanding the rocker of your wakesurf board is one of the keys to optimizing your riding experience. Whether you're looking to enhance speed, improve control, or prevent nosediving, finding the...
Understanding The Rocker
Understanding the rocker of your wakesurf board is one of the keys to optimizing your riding experience. Whether you're looking to enhance speed, improve control, or prevent nosediving, finding the...
Not All Carbon Fiber is the Same: Why Quality M...
When you hear the term "carbon fiber," it might be easy to think of it as a one-size-fits-all material. After all, carbon fiber is just carbon fiber, right? But in...
Not All Carbon Fiber is the Same: Why Quality M...
When you hear the term "carbon fiber," it might be easy to think of it as a one-size-fits-all material. After all, carbon fiber is just carbon fiber, right? But in...
Agility: The Unsung Hero of Wakesurf Board Perf...
In our ongoing series, we’ve been breaking down what makes up the elusive concept of "performance" in wakesurf boards. We’ve already explored how Speed and Air contribute to your ride,...
Agility: The Unsung Hero of Wakesurf Board Perf...
In our ongoing series, we’ve been breaking down what makes up the elusive concept of "performance" in wakesurf boards. We’ve already explored how Speed and Air contribute to your ride,...
The Rise of Carbon Fiber in Wakesurf Boards
At Smith Board Co, carbon fiber is more than just a buzzword; it is an integral piece of our path to a higher performing board. Carbon fiber is an unlock...
The Rise of Carbon Fiber in Wakesurf Boards
At Smith Board Co, carbon fiber is more than just a buzzword; it is an integral piece of our path to a higher performing board. Carbon fiber is an unlock...
Wakesurf board width and how it affects your ride
At Smith Board Co., our mission is to delve deeper into these nuanced aspects of wakesurf board design, providing the industry with comprehensive insights and data-driven understanding. By continually testing,...
Wakesurf board width and how it affects your ride
At Smith Board Co., our mission is to delve deeper into these nuanced aspects of wakesurf board design, providing the industry with comprehensive insights and data-driven understanding. By continually testing,...
What Makes a Good Beginner Wakesurf Board?
Ultimately, the ideal beginner wakesurf board combines buoyancy, appropriate size, sharp rail profiles, a suitable fin setup, and sufficient speed. By optimizing these features, we can make wakesurfing significantly more...
What Makes a Good Beginner Wakesurf Board?
Ultimately, the ideal beginner wakesurf board combines buoyancy, appropriate size, sharp rail profiles, a suitable fin setup, and sufficient speed. By optimizing these features, we can make wakesurfing significantly more...
The Role of Air in Wakesurf Board Performance
In one of our first posts, we started to unpack what it is we mean when we are talking about wakesurf board performance (link here). In it we defined performance...
The Role of Air in Wakesurf Board Performance
In one of our first posts, we started to unpack what it is we mean when we are talking about wakesurf board performance (link here). In it we defined performance...
The Speed Factor: How It Shapes Wakesurf Board ...
By now you may be asking yourself why it matters that we’ve separated out speed into two separate pieces. For that matter, you may be asking yourself why do we...
The Speed Factor: How It Shapes Wakesurf Board ...
By now you may be asking yourself why it matters that we’ve separated out speed into two separate pieces. For that matter, you may be asking yourself why do we...
Why does board size matter?
The big takeaway here is that there’s a sweet spot when it comes to finding the right size board for your body. If you go too small, you’re going to...
Why does board size matter?
The big takeaway here is that there’s a sweet spot when it comes to finding the right size board for your body. If you go too small, you’re going to...