Surfers are typically known for their laid-back spirit and easy-going lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean they don’t like a little luxury. Normally one wouldn’t think of a gilded surfboard as ideal for the water, but Lux has created the world’s first 24-karat gold leaf surfboard.

Although sporting gear in gold isn’t usually synonymous with functionality, Lux’s new Aureus surfboard is functional with a fiberglass body and a 24-karat gold leaf coating. As one of the world’s most expensive surfboards, it runs for around $183,000.

“Gold inspired man to create art for thousands of years and gilding something with gold always reveals its true nature. I feel the lavish use of 24-karat gold leaf throughout enhances the subtle wave of the fiberglass and imbues the curves of the board with a delicate luminosity,” said designer Ellie Miller.

The UK-based company prides itself in artist collaboration and crafted the unique surfboard in a boutique studio in North Devon, England.