Why Us
A better ride starts with a better board.
The wakesurf board industry hasn’t changed much in years. Most major brands recycle the same shapes, slap on new graphics, and call it progress. True engineering, rider-focused design, and innovation have largely been left behind.
Smith Board Co was founded in 2022 to do things differently. We’re here to push the sport forward—starting with the boards themselves.
It Started with a Problem
Dakota Smith, our founder, grew up wakesurfing and wakeboarding. But at 6’5” and 230 lbs, he constantly struggled to find a board that actually worked for his size and riding style. Despite trying several of the top skim-style boards on the market, none of them kept him in the wave—especially when conditions weren’t perfect.
At the time, Dakota was working in advanced manufacturing for a leading golf company, developing cutting-edge materials and fit systems for performance clubs. That’s when it hit him: if golf could tailor equipment to the player, why couldn’t wakesurfing?
The answer was clear—no one was applying that level of precision and innovation to board design. So he set out to change that.
Where Engineering Meets the Wave
Smith Board Co was built on the belief that wakesurf boards should be designed around real riders—not mass-market molds. With a background in engineering and materials science, Dakota set out to reimagine board design from the ground up.
From shaping and rocker profiles to flex and construction materials, every board we build is backed by data, rider feedback, and tested performance principles. We’re not here to follow trends—we’re here to set new standards.
What Sets Us Apart
Purpose-Built Designs
We don’t repaint the same template each season. Every board we release is engineered to solve real performance challenges—more drive, more control, more air.
Made for the Individual
We build boards for riders who don’t fit the one-size-fits-all model. Whether you’re bigger, newer, more advanced, or just want something different, our boards are made to match your goals, not limit them.
Risk-Free Riding
Since we don’t rely on retail shops to push our product, we make trying a board simple. Every board is backed by our 100-Day Risk-Free Trial. If it’s not the right fit, return it—no questions asked.
Looking Ahead
Smith Board Co is here to raise the standard—not just for the elite, but for every rider who’s ever felt held back by their equipment. We’re building a future where wakesurf boards keep up with your progression, not slow it down.
Every day on the water should be your best. Our job is to make sure your board helps make that happen.