Electric Boards, Art & Innovation, Surfing Wherever You Are
Imagine riding a surfboard anywhere there’s water, even if there are no waves. That’s exactly what LIND Surf is doing with its new electric surfboards — merging traditional surfboard craftsmanship, serious performance, and artistic design into one radical package.
Product: Their flagship board is called the Canvas. It’s a fully electric surfboard that aims to give surfers the same feeling of riding real waves, but without needing waves. LIND Electric Surfboards+2Electrek+2
Specifications: - Two sizes: shortboard (~6′3″) and midlength (~6′9″). LIND Electric Surfboards+1 - Drivetrain includes a battery (“Long-Range Battery”) and a 20 kW / ~27 hp jet motor. Speed claims go up to ~60 km/h (≈ 37‐40 mph). LIND Electric Surfboards+2Electrek+2 - Lightweight construction: thanks to modular, tool-less design, and clever engineering (e.g. placing the battery underneath for cooling) LIND boards are reportedly light enough to carry in a backpack. LIND Electric Surfboards+1
Art + Customization
What sets LIND apart from many electric surfboards isn’t just the tech, it’s how they bring art, aesthetics, and individuality into the mix:
Custom Boards: You can work with LIND’s team (or collaborate with well-known artists) to design your own board, from the shape, design, and material, to cosmetic finish. Essentially you get a performance piece and a work of art. LIND Electric Surfboards+1
Art Exhibitions: “A New Way to Play” is their traveling art + auction project: dozens of one-of-a-kind boards made with artists across various media (canvas, resin, wood etc.), blending art and surfboard/shaper craftsmanship. These have been or will be exhibited at events like Cannes Yachting Festival, Monaco Yacht Show, Miami Art Week, and Fort Lauderdale. Proceeds go to Oceanic Global, a nonprofit focused on ocean conservation. Fortloc Experiences and destinations+2Luxury Guide USA+2
Innovation & Experience
The driving philosophy seems to be breaking down barriers:
Surf anywhere: Because surfing often depends on wave conditions, weather, location, etc., LIND targets users who might not get regular surf opportunities. With an electric board, “flat water” can become playground. Electrek+2LIND Electric Surfboards+2
Modular & user-friendly: The drivetrain (battery + jet) is designed to be installed without tools, interchangeable across boards, and transportable. This makes ownership more practical. LIND Electric Surfboards+1
Performance balanced with design: LIND boards are built with craftsmanship (EPS foam, epoxy resin, aesthetic touches like oak wood, etc.), not just raw power. There’s attention to making something that looks and feels like classic surf gear — even if it's powered. LIND Electric Surfboards+1
Challenges & What to Watch
Price & exclusivity: These boards are luxury / premium products. Starting prices are high (Canvas starts at ~$24,950 before extras). Electrek+1
Regulation & logistics: Using electric jet-propelled boards may face local restrictions (boating rules, environmental regs), battery handling/shipping, and weight/portability trade-offs. Also charging infrastructure matters.
Authenticity vs tech trade-offs: Purist surfers might argue that nothing replaces wave power, but LIND seems very aware and proud of that gap — their goal isn’t replacing waves, but offering something new.
Why LIND Matters in the Surf Startup World
For the surf culture and startup space, LIND is interesting because it sits at the intersection of:
Hardware + design (tech meets craftsmanship)
Lifestyle branding: art, aesthetics, identity are central, not just “can it go fast?”
Sustainability & mission: The art boards + exhibitions pushing ocean conservation (via donations) give a purpose beyond commerce.
Accessibility: Opening up surfing-like experiences in places without waves, or for people who can’t commit to full surf trips.
Final Thoughts
LIND Surf is more than another electric surfboard company. It’s a statement on what surfing can become — blending art, performance, accessibility and environmental awareness. If you’re watching the surf tech space, this startup is one to follow closely. Their journey suggests that surfing’s future isn’t just in chasing bigger waves, but in re-imagining where, when, and how we ride.
