Mike Eaton began his shaping career working for Bing Copeland in 1966. Prior to that he had been making catamarans all through out the 60’s and built one as long as 46 feet. Soon after joining Bing, he made his first paddleboard in 1968 and stayed with Bing until 1978 after the company was sold to Gordan & Smith. Later that year he started his own surfboard label, Eaton Surfboards.

Eaton Surfboards is most known for their classic/vintage surfboards and quality paddle boards. Mike Eaton has two epoxy paddle boards through Boardworks.