Product Description
Born from wakeskates, made to press.
Built to go big and charge hard, just like Daniel. The 2026 TAO's shape is rooted in Dan's favorite wakeskate profile, while designing an amazing park board around that profile. Ready to conquer any rail, kicker, or winch spot...while still being able to flex out to the max on any press.
Thanks to LF's Hotbox Technology, the TAO's top-sheet is CNC'd to make the raised wakeskate shape the heart and soul of the board. This gives stiffness underfoot so you can go big while allowing the tips to flex where you need it. Paired with a super simple base with minimal channeling, your session will be virtually free from hang ups on and allowing the board to glide faster on top of the water's surface.
When paired up with the Terra 6X Bindings, you've got an insane board matched with one of our most versatile park bindings in our entire range. The Terra 6X is known for having a lower cuff height, perfect for adding style to any press or grab you can dream up. Its dual-zone lacing system allows you to independently tighten the upper and lower zones for a fully customized fit - unique to your needs. Also equipped with Trek Terra walk liners, making lounging around a the park or any hike back to the start dock easy on your feet.
Product Features
- SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate-Advanced
- Aggressive 3-Stage Rocker
- Hotbox Technology
- Stepped Deck Technology
- Single Concave w/ Tip Channels
SPECS
Wakeboard Sizing
| Length (cm) | Width (in) | Rocker (in) | Stance 6X/6R (in) | Weight Range (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145 | 17.1 | 2.7 | 19 - 25 | 120 - 190 |
| 150 | 17.2 | 2.8 | 20 - 26 | 150 - 200 |
| 155 | 17.3 | 2.9 | 21 - 27 | 170 - 230+ |
Binding Sizing
| US Men's | UK Men's | EU | Mondo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - 6 | 3 - 5 | 36 - 38.5 | 22 - 24 |
| 6 - 8 | 5 - 7 | 38.5 - 41 | 24 - 26 |
| 8 - 9 | 7 - 8 | 41 - 42.5 | 26 - 27 |
| 9 - 10 | 8 - 9 | 42.5 - 44 | 27 - 28 |
| 10 - 11 | 9 - 10 | 44 - 45 | 28 - 29 |
| 11 - 12 | 10 - 11 | 45 - 46.5 | 29 - 30 |
Benefits
LOOSE & LOCKED IN
Simple and smooth single concave running through the center of the board to concave with edge channels at the tips.
HOTBOX TECHNOLOGY
What do you get when you add a TAO wakeskate shape into the construction of a Tao wakeboard? By removing material from the tip and tail and beefing up the middle of the board, the TAO is now flexier than ever for pressing, while being stronger than ever for the full-send maneuvers. The 2-3 degrees of cant in the wakeskate shape allow for unreal boot-to-board responsiveness, while the simplified single concave hull keep the TAO as smooth and free-flowing as ever.
WOOD CORE
Using profiled paulownia wood from tip to tail for trusted stability and strength. All LF profiled cores are designed to give a solid feel between the feet and flexing on the tip and tail. As the core profiles towards the tip and tail the profile thins out to create more flex.
6X™ CHASSIS
The foundation for lightweight, comfortable, and responsive bindings for Cable riders. Delivering similar dampening performance of our 4D binding technology but in a universally compatible 6” chassis.
TREK TERRA LINERS
Our ultimate walk liners feature an overall slimmer profile for a better fit and easier entry and exit.
