Does BOTE own Drift?
Drift is made by Bote, both use pretty low-tier construction (the few remaining AeroBote models are a bit better, but that’s only a couple nowadays) and accessories. Drift are made by Bote Boards, which has a very good reputation for making high quality boards.
Who owns Bote paddleboards?
BOTE Co-Founders Corey and Magda Cooper were sitting on a sandbar in Destin, Florida, and noticed a few people attempting to use a stand up paddle board. Magda and Corey Cooper are constantly working. And playing. For the founders of superstar standup paddle board company BOTE, research and development for their boards start in their hometown of Destin where they live with their three kids. We are the consumer and our kids product test and inspire new ideas.