https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-smith-board-co-solution 2025-02-26T13:57:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Board_Size_21d7b921-8bf2-4ce4-a109-2692972a7430.jpg?v=1740603427 The Smith Board Co Solution Smith Board Co Logo https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/sustainability-how-we-are-doing-are-part-for-the-planet 2025-02-26T13:59:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Kickstarter_Content_3_f8ba5b50-4991-4d4b-b842-c1bd8786c0e0.jpg?v=1740603547 Sustainability - How We Are Doing Are Part For The Planet https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/kickstarter-week-1-update 2025-02-26T13:59:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Update_1_5f3b0d57-2cc9-4c71-a840-b6157db5962a.png?v=1740603554 Kickstarter - Week #1 Update https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/a-special-thank-you-to-all-of-our-supporters 2024-01-29T10:31:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Kickstarter_Launch.png?v=1666017089 A Special Thank You To All Of Our Supporters! https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/kickstarter-week-2-update 2024-01-29T10:31:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Kickstarter_Update_2.png?v=1666620887 Kickstarter - Week #2 Update https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/week-3-updates 2024-01-29T10:31:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Kickstarter_Update_3.png?v=1667225887 Kickstarter - Week #3 Update https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/our-first-lineup-of-boards-have-been-designed 2024-01-29T10:31:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-01-12_082113.png?v=1673537418 Our First Lineup Of Boards Have Been Designed https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/manufacturing-has-started 2024-01-29T10:31:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/SBC_Logo_V2.0_Red.png?v=1679063364 Manufacturing Has Started! https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/manufacturing-update-wakesurf-boards-are-coming-off-the-floor 2024-01-29T10:32:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/image1_1.jpg?v=1680013092 Manufacturing Update: Wakesurf Boards Are Coming Off The Floor https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-outline-design 2024-01-29T10:32:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Board_outline.png?v=1681785730 Wakesurf Board Outline Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-rocker-and-foil-design 2024-01-29T10:32:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-28_085125.png?v=1682693747 Wakesurf Board Rocker and Foil Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-tail-design 2024-01-29T10:32:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-18_204342.png?v=1681873575 Wakesurf Board Tail Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-rail-design 2024-01-29T10:32:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-28_083420.png?v=1682693144 Wakesurf Board Rail Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-bottom-contour-design 2024-01-29T10:32:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-28_082402.png?v=1682692269 Wakesurf Board Bottom Contour Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-fin-design 2024-01-29T10:33:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-24_201050.png?v=1682389535 Wakesurf Board Fin Design https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/understanding-the-physics-behind-wakesurfing-a-comprehensive-guide 2024-01-29T10:33:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Untitled_design_15.png?v=1683932475 Understanding the Physics Behind Wakesurfing: A Comprehensive Guide https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/hydrodynamics-and-wakesurfing-how-water-flow-influences-your-ride 2024-01-29T10:33:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Hydrodynamics_and_Wakesurfing_How_Water_Flow_Influences_Your_Ride.png?v=1685036335 Hydrodynamics and Wakesurfing: How Water Flow Influences Your Ride https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/top-10-essential-wakesurfing-tips-for-beginners-and-beyond 2025-02-26T14:11:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Copy_of_Front_image_H23-3.png?v=1740604268 Top 10 Essential Wakesurfing Tips for Beginners and Beyond https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-science-and-craftsmanship-behind-wakesurf-board-manufacturing 2024-01-29T10:33:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Making_a_wakesurf_board_1.png?v=1686592905 The Science and Craftsmanship Behind Wakesurf Board Manufacturing https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-rocker 2024-01-29T10:33:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-06-14_105217.png?v=1686761727 Tech Talks - 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Drag https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/exploring-the-evolution-of-wakesurf-boards-from-past-to-present 2025-02-26T13:43:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/1._Exploring_the_Evolution_of_Wakesurf_Boards_From_Past_to_Present_2.png?v=1740602597 Exploring the Evolution of Wakesurf Boards: From Past to Present https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/tech-talks-buoyancy 2025-02-26T13:42:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-07-19_095839_cacbc333-8fb1-4d2b-864a-486aacce4495.png?v=1740602579 Tech Talks - Buoyancy https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/tech-talks-drag-1 2025-02-26T13:42:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2023-07-19_100527_a6641b2a-6e3a-4ac0-b5e2-742823d8d652.png?v=1740602572 Tech Talks - Fin Types https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/starting-with-why-a-look-into-questions-that-drive-us-everyday 2025-02-26T13:42:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/image0_1.jpg?v=1740602558 Starting With Why? 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https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/best-features-to-have-in-a-wake-boat-for-wakesurfing 2025-04-08T12:14:05-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_13.png?v=1744136045 Best Features to Have in a Wake Boat for Wakesurfing https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/no-boat-no-lake-no-problem-why-indoor-wakesurfing-could-unlock-a-whole-new-market 2025-04-21T15:18:17-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_14.png?v=1745270297 No Boat, No Lake, No Problem: Why Indoor Wakesurfing Could Unlock a Whole New Market https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/wakesurf-board-stiffness-the-unsung-hero-of-performance 2025-04-30T14:45:22-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_15.png?v=1746045922 Wakesurf Board Stiffness: The Unsung Hero of Performance https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-top-mistakes-beginners-make-in-wakesurfing-and-how-to-avoid-them 2025-05-05T14:37:16-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_16.png?v=1746477436 The Top Mistakes Beginners Make in Wakesurfing (And How to Avoid Them) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-different-boat-hulls-affect-your-wakesurf-wave 2025-05-12T15:37:35-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_17_7196fc24-7384-4acb-8fc1-ad10e5505da9.png?v=1747085855 How Different Boat Hulls Affect Your Wakesurf Wave https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-right-wakesurf-board-based-on-your-riding-goals 2025-05-20T11:45:40-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_18.png?v=1747763140 How to Choose the Right Wakesurf Board Based on Your Riding Goals https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-board-length-and-width-shape-your-wakesurfing-performance 2025-05-27T11:42:45-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_19.png?v=1748367765 How Board Length and Width Shape Your Wakesurfing Performance https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/carbon-fiber-vs-glass-fiber-which-material-performs-best-for-wakesurf-boards 2025-06-02T16:02:49-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_20.png?v=1748901769 Carbon Fiber vs Glass Fiber: Which Material Performs Best for Wakesurf Boards? 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Close-up of carbon fiber fabric with a glossy woven texture, showcasing the lightweight composite material used in high-performance wakesurf board construction. https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-set-up-your-wakesurf-rope-for-beginners 2025-11-03T15:28:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_43.png?v=1762208925 How to Set Up Your Wakesurf Rope for Beginners 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. https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/why-small-adjustments-make-a-big-difference 2025-11-03T15:30:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_44.png?v=1762209005 Why Small Adjustments Make a Big Difference Close-up of a wakesurfer’s feet performing a quick movement on a blue wakesurf board, skimming across the wave to show balance and agility on the water. https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-evolution-of-wakesurf-boards-from-first-shapes-to-modern-tech 2025-11-03T15:26:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_45.png?v=1762208814 The Evolution of Wakesurf Boards: From First Shapes to Modern Tech Lineup of wakesurf boards from different eras showing design evolution from traditional surf shapes to precision-engineered boards. https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-winterize-and-store-your-wakesurf-board-the-right-way 2025-11-10T14:53:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_46.png?v=1762811618 How to Winterize and Store Your Wakesurf Board the Right Way https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/top-10-wakesurfing-mistakes-beginners-still-make-in-2025 2025-11-17T14:50:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_47.png?v=1763416251 Top 10 Wakesurfing Mistakes Beginners Still Make in 2025 https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-your-first-wakesurf-board-the-complete-beginner-s-guide 2025-12-08T14:44:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_48.png?v=1765230275 How to Choose Your First Wakesurf Board: The Complete Beginner’s Guide https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-up-on-a-wakesurf-board-beginner-s-step-by-step-guide-updated-for-2026 2026-01-08T10:42:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images.png?v=1767894145 How to Get Up on a Wakesurf Board: Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide (Updated for 2026) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/why-most-beginners-stall-after-their-first-session-and-how-to-break-through 2026-01-20T11:00:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_1.png?v=1767894929 Why Most Beginners Stall After Their First Session (And How to Break Through) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-right-wakesurf-board-a-performance-based-framework 2026-02-03T11:09:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_2.png?v=1770142171 How to Choose the Right Wakesurf Board (A Performance-Based Framework) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/why-best-wakesurf-board-lists-are-misleading-and-what-to-look-for-instead 2026-02-17T10:00:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_3.png?v=1770142823 Why “Best Wakesurf Board” Lists Are Misleading (And What to Look For Instead) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-wakesurf-board-design-affects-performance-the-ultimate-guide 2026-03-08T09:40:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2026-03-07_124224_e4f175eb-9d2a-4cdb-9a40-a60f7ebd8113.png?v=1772984411 How Wakesurf Board Design Affects Performance (The Ultimate Guide) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-rails-rocker-and-outline-work-together-not-separately 2026-03-17T09:48:03-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2026-03-07_124318.png?v=1772985599 How Rails, Rocker, and Outline Work Together (Not Separately) https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-physics-of-speed-air-and-tricks-in-wakesurfing 2026-04-07T11:58:36-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Untitled_860_x_600_px.png?v=1775584716 The Physics of Speed, Air, and Tricks in Wakesurfing https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/how-much-speed-is-too-much-the-control-curve-explained 2026-04-21T12:00:01-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Screenshot_2026-04-07_121158_47836fa3-c240-4a8f-9d16-a30e941f5233.png?v=1775585805 How Much Speed Is Too Much? The Control Curve Explained https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/beginner-vs-intermediate-boards-what-actually-changes 2026-05-06T16:08:36-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2025_Thought_Leader_Images_46_60323d97-0cca-4485-a296-5fa3c594d029.png?v=1778105316 Beginner vs Intermediate Boards: What Actually Changes https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/why-manufacturing-consistency-matters-more-than-material-choice 2026-05-19T09:30:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Untitled_design_79.png?v=1778105749 Why Manufacturing Consistency Matters More Than Material Choice https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-control-curve-why-eliminating-drag-eliminates-your-steering 2026-06-02T13:55:51-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_4_4db59e94-0416-4bd3-9bd0-2b6a554200ad.png?v=1780430151 The Control Curve: Why Eliminating Drag Eliminates Your Steering https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/linear-vs-rotational-speed-the-mechanics-of-glide-and-spin 2026-06-16T14:04:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_5.png?v=1780430677 Linear vs. Rotational Speed: The Mechanics of Glide and Spin https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/curve-appeal-the-physics-of-outline-curvature-and-turning-radii 2026-07-09T12:04:20-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_6.png?v=1783620260 Curve Appeal: The Physics of Outline Curvature and Turning Radii https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/the-science-of-snub-noses-and-blunt-tails-swing-weight-vs-hydrodynamic-lift 2026-07-21T14:35:05-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/2026_Thought_Leader_Images_7.png?v=1783715741 The Science of Snub Noses and Blunt Tails: Swing Weight vs. Hydrodynamic Lift https://smithboardco.com/blogs/news/translatable-force-applying-newton-s-second-law-to-catching-air 2026-08-12T11:24:23-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0645/6026/7501/articles/Gemini_Generated_Image_27r1xm27r1xm27r1.png?v=1786555463 Translatable Force: Applying Newton’s Second Law to Catching Air A wakesurfer mid-air above a boat wake on a sunny day, riding a black carbon fiber Smith Board Co. wakesurf board. 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