Photographer: Jerome Houyvet
Over the last fifteen years, Starboard has been proud to be at the forefront of windsurfing board development, pushing the boundaries of performance, lowering the limits of planing and reigniting the simple pleasures of lightwind windsurfing. Innovation and quality, for our world of wind and water. Wood Technology GO Carve Start Formula Free Formula Fish/Evo Formula Experience Kiddy Hypersonic Compact ProKids Z-Class Hybrid Formula/Carve Aero Serenity Gemini Apollo Futura WoodCarbon SUPer Quad StarTouch Atom Quad IQ Super Slick
- 1995 - the World’s first wood sandwich boards - 1998 - the World’s first wide shortboard, the first full EVA deck - 1999 - the World’s first short, wide freeride boards - 1999 - the World’s first ultra-wide beginner board - 1999 - the World’s first dedicated Formula windsurfing board - 2000 - the World’s first freeride oriented Formula board - 2000 - the World’s first short and wide real world waveboard - 2001 - the World’s first Formula Experience boards - 2002 - the World’s first real kids board - 2002 - the World’s first short, wide slalom boards - 2004 - the World’s first 2m windsurf board made for traveling - 2004 - the World’s first dedicated performance boards for kids - 2004 - the World’s first production Hybrid style board - 2005 - the World’s first Duck-Tail hybrid boards - 2005 - the World’s first lightwind cross-over board - 2006 - the World’s first modern non-planing board without daggerboard - 2006 - the World’s first wide-style tandem - 2006 - the World’s earliest planing board - 2007 - the World’s first extra-slim freeride boards - 2008 - the World’s first board construction to use flat-weave unidirectional carbon - 2009 - the World’s first SUP board with a retractable windsurfing daggerboard - 2009 - the World’s first production quad fin wave board - 2010 - the World’s first non-abrasive non-slip texture that works like your fingerprints - 2010 - the World’s first super slim, hyper maneuverable, strapless board - 2011 - the Word’s first adaptable multi-fin wave board - 2011 - the World’s first windsurf/SUP crossover softboard
INNOVATION QUALITY
STARBOARD AUTUMN WINTER 2010/2011
Autumn Winter 2010/2011 Contents
Thanks to windsurfing we have enjoyed 33 great years travelling around the world. In the last 16 years home has been Thailand where we have our main development hub and also our largest manufacturing source. We started Starboard with the aim of continuing to be close to Windsurfing into the future.
The aim evolved to developing better windsurfing products and after 7 years we became the industry leaders maintaining our goal and position ever after. We want to broaden the sport, find new ways for people to enjoy windsurfing and ensuring that our equipment takes your skills further than ever. Looking back, it’s all about the team efforts, the loyal people that have stuck by our side for up to 15 years and the new crew that comes in to re energize our organization. Team riders transferring from rookies to Word champs and then leading our developments teams while interns learning the ropes end up as brand managers. It all shows that windsurfing for the most passionate is not only a sport but a lifeline altogether.
Looking ahead, there are so many new ideas to evolve and prototype boards to build. For right now please enjoy looking at the board collection we have prepared for the Autumn/Winter season. Coming soon is also my personal choice, the super light Carbon 7’11” light wind wave board that converts into a hard core paddle surf board. What about all the progressive and entry level boards that have made Starboard the brand for windsurfing pioneers?
You will find out soon in our Spring/Summer catalog coming out just before new year. Thanks to a great crew of people that strives to make Starboard products and its services the best they have ever been and thanks to those of you who continues to make our efforts worthwhile.
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NEW! WOOD Developed by Jean Louis Colmas in 1984, Wood Technology became Starboard’s trademark construction since 1995. Starboard’s production Wood boards then set the lead in lightweight sandwich technology, weighing in at a kilo under the competition, yet with higher impact resistance. A sheet of 0.6 mm Australian plantation pine wood forms the full outer shell of the board. Wood’s unique properties are its natural rigidity, superior resistance to compression and higher energy absorption compared to carbon. It is the construction with the highest dynamic shape stability.
WOODCARBON A combination of a wood spine / wood bottom with ultra light, flat-weave carbon. The first board construction in the World to utilize an ultra light carbon fibre that is flat-weaved for total mechanical efficiency at half the specific weight of regular carbon weaves. Advantages: lightest weight, stiffest flex, quickest response. Availability: Quad IQ, Evo IQ, Kode, Flare
Advantages: lighter weight, highest dynamic shape stability, rigid flex, quicker response.
TECHNORA™ A lightweight, stiff and crisp construction providing the highest performance value. Technora™ is a special type of high tenacity Aramid fiber with remarkably high tensile strength, high toughness, and high impact-resistant qualities. Technora™ reinforcements together with Kevlar®, Carbon and Wood laminates strengthen the skin, nose, and heel areas. All Technora™ boards are built with cross-linked PVC sandwich skins and a 14g/l EPS internal core
TUFSKIN Maximum durability and value. Tufskin AST technology uses layers of 3-dimensional 400g glass mat wetted out with an expanding epoxy resin system that creates volume within the skin as it cures under pressure. This creates a thick, stiff, and durable sandwiched laminate. A half-deck wood layer improves rigidity and deck impact resistance.
Advantages: light weight, stiff flex, quick response.
Availability: Carve, SUPer
Availability: Kode, Evo IQ
Advantages: tough construction, more value, most durable
SLICK SKIN The new Slick Skin Technology: our “soft & tough” construction for our new collection of low maintenance, user-friendly family products. Double Wood stringers provide overall stiffness. Wood half-deck provides extra impact resistance on the deck. Soft Slick bottom material provides a smooth bottom finish with in a material that is tough, wear resistant and maintenance free. Full EVA deck for a soft, comfortable touch. Fish-scale traction grooves are used in the most important areas. Soft sponge bumper for your own safety. Avantages: light, safe, comfortable, low maintenance Availability: SUPer
Availability: Quad IQ, Evo IQ, Kode, Flare, Carve
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With ProTECT film: more durability and a longer lasting wood finish.
NEW! ProTECT – UV protective film All new Starboard Wood Technology boards come with a protective film that covers the exposed wood area of the deck. This film protects the wood from harmful UV rays to maintain the beautiful wood look. It also improves the bond between the non-slip clear coat and the board to make the non-slip more durable.
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Extra-thick footstrap washer: for a firmer grip without distortion and reduced tendency for screws to become loose over time.
Sponge pads: super, super comfortable fish-scale pads with a sponge underlay that also exaggerate the deck dome for maximum grip and confidence.
Fish Scale Pad: unidirectional traction. Grips when pushing into the straps, releases when pulling out of the straps.
Heel bumpers: cushions landings, protects the board from heel impacts. Featured on the Quad IQ, EVO IQ, the Kode 68, 74 and 80.
Glass fibre PVC Glass fibre High Density PU Foam Glass
Tuttle Box: The strongest and most reliable fin box system. Two bolts are used for a more secure fitting. Boards fitted with a Deep Tuttle fin box can use both normal and deep tuttle fins, allowing the board to use a wider range of fin sizes.
NEW! Heavy-duty double-screw strap inserts: No twist. Super strong. Featured on the Quad IQs, Evo IQs, the Flares, the Kode 68, 74 and 80.
K9 Anti-twist plugs: sandwiched between the board and the strap, the K9 plug has four canine teeth that sink into the strap to provide a mechanical anti-twist effect.
7x32mm Footstrap Screws: new extra wide footstrap screws for increased strength – never snaps nor rips out.
One screw fits all: air-valves, tuttle boxes, Slot box, US box, footstraps: a single screw driver fits them all. Simple.
TOOL-FREE CLIPPERBOX SYSTEM: a simple clipping daggerboard system that is smooth and easy to operate. New feature: remove and fit the daggerboard by simply pulling it out and pushing it back in. Sand proof and reliable.
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NEW! SLOT BOX The Slot box is designed to be extra light, weighing 70% lighter than a US box. It has 3cm of adjustment room and current US based fins can also be cut to fit. The custom-manufactured bolts fit the same screwdriver as your footstraps, making them effective against sand, keeping the system simple and hassle-free.
NEW! SIZE INDICATOR SLICK STRAPS and DELUXE STRAPS Two sizes are available: the Slot Box 10 and the Slot Box 13.
Narrower quick-adjusting freeride/slalom straps. Softer flex and super comfortable. New Size Indicator Tabs makes strap sizing a breeze.
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Wider double-flap straps shaped for wave/freestyle riders. Extra strong, holds its shape impeccably and features strap-size indicators for easy size adjustment.
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Single, Twin, or Quad? With the return of the multifin wave board, fin positioning and fin selection have become extremely critical to the performance of the board itself. What if an adaptable design could turn this to your advantage? Introducing the new concept of waveboard adaptability: the IQ. By selecting from the five available settings (Quad IQ) or three available settings (Evo IQ), the rider can have the perfect match for the conditions of the day and the perfect match for his riding style. Sideshore or onshore? Big waves or slow mushy waves? Travelling to Australia, Maui or South Africa? Adapt yourself with the new IQ.
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Onshore setting: maximum drive, lots of grip and extra upwind power. Great for onshore jumps too. The back fin adjusts forwards to loosen up the board, or backwards to stabilize the board.
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Sideshore setting: Smoother arc through the turns with controlled power for precise maneuvering. Adjust the back fins forwards or backwards to fine-tune between looseness and stability.
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Skate setting: the choice for fast, powerful waves and a skatey feel. The twin fin setting allows the tail to breakout for top turn slashes and takas.
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Photographer: John Carter
PHILIP KOSTER
2009 PWA GRAN CANARIA EVENT WINNER
New Slot Box: the new box system fundamental to the IQ concept. The Slot box is designed to be extra light, weighing 70% lighter than a US box. It has 3cm of adjustment room and current US based fins can also be cut to fit. The custom-manufactured bolts fit the same screwdriver as your footstraps, making them effective against sand, keeping the system simple and hassle-free.
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Length Width Tail width 74 77 82 87 92
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2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13 2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13 2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13 2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13 2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
Fin range Sail range 10-16 10-16 10-16 10-16 10-16
Construction: WoodCarbon – the lightest, stiffest option; Wood – extra light, rigid and with the test team’s favourite feel; See the Technology page for more details.
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INTELLIGENT ADAPTABILITY
“Adapt yourself. With the new, intelligent, Quad IQ”
Shape: Forward Vee that spirals into reduced vee between the feet and ending in a monoconcave in the tail. The forward vee increases the engaging rail’s angle of attack when the board is carving, which creates extra drive into the turn. The monoconcave channels the water through the tail and allows for a flatter rocker for more speed and quicker planing. The tail rocker has extra tail kick to keep the board free and loose. Rails are soft and rounded like surfboards – keeps the ride flowing and smooth.
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Introducing the new Quad IQ: the first adaptable multi-fin wave board. A board with five integrated fin settings to match every wave and all wind conditions. Scott McKercher: “What’s really cool is that you’ve now got a board that is adaptable to the conditions that are right for where you live, as well as where you want to travel. If I’m at home sailing Margaret River, Australia or going up or down the coast looking for quality waves, I change between the Sideshore and Skate settings, depending on how the conditions or the type of turns I’m wanting to achieve. With the Sideshore setting, I love the connected, gripping, driving sensation. They provide the ultimate power gouges, whilst still providing the ability to waft the fins when you smack a section. But if I’m wanting to get more rotational in my connection with the lip,
I’d change it to the Skate set up, which transforms the board completely. I don’t go to Sylt in Germany anymore these days, but if I was, then I’d convert to the Onshore setting t o make it easier to get out, make it upwind and get better backside riding.” Jaeger Stone: “In bigger conditions, I use the Quad IQ with the Sideshore settings. This setting gives me confidence and the ability to do big turns. Onshore is the set up I like to use in small, windy conditions. It gives the board a very quick and whippy feel, allowing you to get more turns out of every wave. Using the board in Skate setting was my favourite because it has
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speed and drive, but also an element of release that I really like. I can use this board in a wide range of conditions. My favourite is sideshore winds with 2-4ft waves”. Sven Akerboom: “When the wind is side off shore and the waves are fast, my favorite position is the Skate set up. The Skate set up gives me a lot of speed and moveabilty. The breakout of the tail on the top turn makes your sailing feel radical. For more sideshore conditions, I use the Sideshore setting. I also move the back fins fully forward in the Slotbox. This gives the best of both Worlds (Twin and Quad): tight turns and the speed of the twin,
Fittings: with the drive of the quad, the connected feel of the quad all the way on the face of the wave and the possibility to break out the tail on the top turn like a twin. By moving the back fins forward the board, it loosens up the board and that is what I like!”
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Fish scale pad grooving – unidirectional traction. Grips when you need them to, helps to release when you don’t.
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Tiesda You: “The Quad IQ is the first smart board that with integrated adaptability. It has the capability to make the most of any condition. I like the Onshore setting in most conditions because it makes waveriding easier. If it gets windier or if the wave gets faster, I change to the Skate setting.”
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EVO IQ EXTRA VERSATILE
The Evo IQ extends the adaptable wave board concept to include the famous flowing rides of the single fin Evos and the twin fin skatey style. Supplied with a single fin and leaving the twin fin set ups as optional, the Evo IQs prioritise straightline speed and acceleration with a solid fin grip. On the wave face, it’s all unmistakably Evo: flow through tight turns and project big aerials off the lip. Maximizing wave-riding performance in the widest variety of wind and wave conditions: the new Evo IQ. Extra versatile. Single fin setting: straightline speed priority with a solid fin grip. Classic Evo performance. Skate setting: the choice for fast, powerful waves and a skatey feel. Starboard’s new Slot Box: the new box system fundamental to the Evo IQ concept. Starting from a clean sheet, the Slot box is 70% lighter than the US box. This allows for multiple fin box configurations without excessive weight penalty. The Slot Box 13 has 3cm of adjustment room and current US based fins can also be cut to fit. The custom-manufactured bolts fit the same screwdriver as your footstraps, making them effective against sand, keeping the system simple and hassle-free. Construction: WoodCarbon – the lightest, stiffest option; Wood – extra light, rigid and with the test team’s favourite feel; Technora – light and stiff, and the best-priced option. See the Technology page for more details.
DREAM TEAM
SCOTT McKERCHER
Shape: Forward Vee that spirals into reduced vee between the feet and ending in a monoconcave in the tail. The forward vee increases the engaging rail’s angle of attack when the board is carving, which creates extra drive into the turn. The monoconcave channels the water through the tail and allows for a flatter rocker for more speed and quicker planing. The tail rocker has extra tail kick to keep the board free and loose. Evo rails are soft and rounded like surfboards – keeps the ride flowing and smooth.
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Photographer: Jamie Scott
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“On the wave face, it’s all unmistakably Evo: flow through tight turns and project big aerials off the lip”
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Length 71 76 81 86
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Width Tail width 56 57.5 58 60.5
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Drake Twin 150 Drake Twin 160 Drake Twin 160 Drake Twin 160
2x Slot Box 13 + US 8" 2x Slot Box 13 + US 8" 2x Slot Box 13 + US 8" 2x Slot Box 13 + US 8"
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Sail range 3.0-5.0 3.5-5.5 4.0-6.0 4.5-6.5
DREAM TEAM
BOUJMAA GUILLOUL ALL STAR
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TATY FRANS 16
2010 PWA FREESTYLE PODESDORF EVENT WINNER
Photographer: Jerome Houyvet
THIS IS THE KODE
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The Kode: Wave freestyle machines mixing aggressive power with speed and maneuverability. From 68 litres up to 123 litres, the Kodes come in eight sizes that cover it all. So the question is no longer: What is the Kode? The question is: Which Kode? Which Kode? The Kode 68 – The smallest Kode. Designed by Boujmaa Guilloul for his wave riding and bump n’ jumping needs, covering Moroccan highwinds to Maui big waves, for riders from 60kg to 75kg. The Kode 68 mixes a compact outline into a gunny tail with soft, round rails. Blends flowing style with speed. A special stand-out in the Kode range. The Kode 74 and 80 – the pure wave board classics in the range also offering highwind freestyle and highwind bump-n-jump performance. Fast, down-the-line shapes with gunny tails and fast rockerlines. These have been Kevin Pritchard’s favourites amongst the Starboard range 3 years in a row. Choose between the 74 and the 80 depending on your body weight and sail size. The 74 shape remains unchanged. The new 80 shape has extra tail kick, for more maneuverability, a smoother, tighter top turn and a shortened nose, for a quicker response.
The secret Kode Part 1: the Spiraling Vee bottom shape. Lots of Vee in the front of the board spirals into less vee between your feet. The vee in the front increases the engaging rail’s angle of attack when the board is carving, which creates extra drive into the turn. This bottom shape also creates a high-flying lively ride that’s pure joy. The secret Kode Part 2: extra thin rails in the mid-section of the board create extra bite into the water, giving the Kode’s their aggressive touch. The SPONGE: The Kode 86, 94 and 103 also have a new pad design: 10mm of super soft SPONGE foam, pre-shaped and covered in fish-scale grooved EVA skin. The skin forms over the sponge and curves into the board’s deck, giving a great feel of comfort and grip.
DREAM TEAM
BOUJMAA GUILLOUL ALL STAR
The Kode 113 and 123 – the two largest boards that add freeride to the wave-freestyle equation. Blasting up and down the coast, carve tight jibes and throw in freestyle pops with light-wind wave riding rollers. Compact and fast, these Kodes have a wide wind range and can carry bigger sails. New for 2011:some extra rail volume was pumped into the tail to add early planing power, add more grip to your back foot and offer more forgiveness to the exit of a jibe: it’s harder to stall it so that you can come out planing more easily.
The 68, 74, 80, 86 and 94 models are beefed up to handle harder rides and bigger jumps. See the Technology page for more details. Fittings: Fish scale pad grooving – unidirectional 1 traction. Grips when you need them to, then helps to release when you wipeout. 10mm pre-shaped SPONGE underlay on the Kode 86, 94, 103.
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Drake Natural Wave 210 Drake Natural Wave 220 Drake Natural Wave 230 Drake Natural Wave 250 Drake Freewave 280 Drake Freewave 300 Drake Freeride Glide 380 Drake Freeride Glide 400
US 8" US 8" US 8" US 8" US 8" US 8" Tuttle Tuttle
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The Kode 86, 94 and 103 – the fifty-fifty blend between wave and freestyle. Always fast, always powerful and always aggressive, these Kodes have more width, more tail volume and more pop for full freestyling ability. New 94 and 103 shapes: thinner side profile for a lower centre of gravity that equals more control, more maneuverability and more responsiveness. New, narrower tails make for quicker turns. More rail volume in the tail gives more pop, more grip under your back foot, more riding comfort and make the jibes more forgiving.
Construction: WoodCarbon – the lightest, stiffest option; Wood – extra light, rigid and with the team’s favourite feel; Technora – light and stiff, and the best priced option.
“From 68 litres up to 123 litres, the Kodes come in eight sizes that cover it all”
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KIRI THODE
2009 PWA FREESTYLE VICE-CHAMPION
Photographer: John Carter
FREESTYLE WITH FLAIR
The Design The Flares are freestyle boards that aim to blend speed and power with maneuverability, ease-of-pop and control. The speed and power comes from the fast, flat rockerlines with lots of width in the midsection and tail. A smooth tail kick, a thin nose, a thin midsection profile and a thick tail volume bring in the maneuverability, the ease-of-pop and the forgiveness to finish moves. With the unique heel gutters shaped into the deck, your feet wrap around a curved, ergonomic curve for total comfort and total control. Fast, fun, forgiving: the World’s most advanced and lightest freestyle boards.
DREAM TEAM
DIETER VAN DER EYKEN 2010 EFPT CURRENTLY 3rd PLACE
DREAM TEAM
SARAH-QUITA OFFRINGA 2008, 2009 FREESTYLE CHAMPION
ProKids Flare 72 and 60 Two mini freestyle boards for riders weighing 50kg or less, scaled to fit the smaller riders: smaller strap stances, lighter construction. Construction WoodCarbon: wood bottom, carbon deck. The lightest, stiffest option. Wood: Wood skin both deck and bottom. Extra light, rigid and comfortable. ProKids Flares: glass/PVC sandwich construvtion See Technology page for more details. Fish scale pad grooving – unidirectional traction. Grips when you need them to, then helps to release when you wipeout.
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Photographer: John Carter
FLARE
FREESTYLE WITH FLAIR The new fluorescent Flares. The Flare family returns with a striking new livery and welcomes back a classic shape in the Flare 88. The test team: Taty Frans (PWA 2010 Podesdorf & 2009 Sylt event winner), Kiri Thode (PWA 2009 Freestyle 2nd), Dieter Van Der Eyken (EFPT 2009 15th and currently ranked 3rd) Sarah Quita Offringa (PWA Freestyle 1st), Nicolas Akgazcyan (EFPT 2009 3rd and currently ranked 2nd). The design team: Tiesda You and Sven Akerboom. The result: five versatile models for fast, fun freestyle. At the time of print, six Starboard riders occupy the top nine in the PWA Freestyle tour. Congratulations to the team and we look forward to the new season.
Model
Length
Width
Tail width
Fin
Finbox
Fin range
Sail range
ProKids Flare 60
214
54.5
34.2
Drake Crossover 200
US 8"
14-22
2.0-4.7
ProKids Flare 72
230
57
35.1
Drake Crossover 220
US 8"
14-24
2.5-5.5
Flare 88
239
60
36
Drake Crossover 220
US 8"
14-24
4.5-6.0
Flare 98
237
62.5
42.2
Drake Crossover 240
US 8"
14-28
5.0-6.8
Flare 106
239
65
42.2
Drake Crossover 260
US 8"
14-28
5.2-7.0
22
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Heel gutters - exaggerate the deck 3 dome effect for more comfort and grip. “The Flare is the best board in this group for general blasting around and bump and jump. It feels very light and stiff underfoot, the domed deck is unique and absolutely brilliant. It makes life so much more comfortable on your back foot than any of the other boards in this group and makes the board great fun for popping jumps and forwards etc without the pain associated with flat decks.” Boardseeker magazine www.boarseeker.com
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1 2
Double screws for the back footstrap - for extra strength
DREAM TEAM
KIRI THODE
3
2009 PWA FREESTYLE VICE-CHAMPION
DREAM TEAM
SARAH-QUITA OFFRINGA
9
6
7
Increased tail volume - for more float and tolerance in reverse moves
8
Drake Crossover CNC G10 fins designed by Curtis Hesselgrave
9
New Fluo yellow touches
TATY FRANS
2010 PWA FREESTYLE PODESDORF EVENT WINNER
Fin positioning guide - adjust your board for more grip or more slide
Fast rockerlines and thinner shapes for a lower CG - maximum aerial control and increased responsiveness. “The Starboard shines as a freestyle board that can also be fun in small waves and bump and jump conditions. There is no doubting the board is fast. It is not only fast but also extremely controllable at speed.” Boardseeker magazine www.boarseeker.com
DREAM TEAM
2008, 2009 FREESTYLE CHAMPION
DREAM TEAM
TATY FRANS
2010 PWA FREESTYLE PODESDORF EVENT WINNER
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27
24
DREAM TEAM
IBALLA MORENO 2009 PWA WAVE VICE CHAMPION
Photographer: John Carter
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
The Carves are about fast, easy jibes and exhilarating rides. They offer a more classic, accessible feel with a quick, easy carving response and that special magic-touch ride that has made their fame.
Plug in and play. A classic freerider by design A generous deck dome offers plenty of ergonomic comfort - whether inboard or outboard strap settings are used. These strap settings are positioned to mix performance, comfort and accessibility. The shapes’ classic vee distribution, with more vee in the tail and less in the front, their even volume distribution and added nose length, all contribute to the classic riding feel with extra longitudinal balance at lower speeds. DFC (Dual Flat Concept) rockerline offer straight line speed with a lively and exciting ride. The new Carve tail design also packs some extra volume to add jibing forgiveness: it helps the rider float out of the maneuver without sinking too fast. Construction Three sizes are available, in two technologies: 121, 131 and 141 litres; Wood and Tufskin. The Wood option is the light weight high performance option that is crisp to ride, stiffer and quicker to accelerate. It offers the highest level of dynamic shape stability and offers superior comfort and control compared to Carbon boards. The unidirectional Australian pine wood sheet 0.6mm thick wraps the entire board, deck and bottom, to form a stiff and rigid shell that is also tough and impact resistant.
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A new UV protection film covers the deck to protect exposed wood from sunlight. This increases the board’s durability and helps prevent the wood from cracking under prolonged UV exposure. The Tufskin option is the more durable and impact resistant construction, offering more value. See Technology page for more details
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Moderately wide shapes blend a classic feel with a degree of wind range, bottom end power and low speed stability
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CARVE
An even volume distribution and a longer nose length offers more longitudinal stability
2
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
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Decks are heavily domed to provide full comfort in all strap positions: inboard or outboard
The new Carve 2010/2011. The classic freeriders are back, with their famous blend of easy, exciting and balanced performance.
DREAM TEAM
3
Classic vee distribution on the bottom, with more vee in the tail and less vee in the nose
3
4
PHILIP KOSTER
2009 PWA GRAN CANARIA CHAMPION
Multiple insert positions offer tuning options for intermediate/advanced/expert riders
6
7
5
Carve 121 Carve 131 Carve 141
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Length 251 251 252
Width Tail width 68 71 73
43.8 45.7 47.2
Fin
Finbox
Fin range
Sail range
Drake Freeride Glide 400 Drake Freeride Power 440 Drake Freeride Power 460
Tuttle Tuttle Tuttle
36-42 38-46 40-48
5.0-8.0 5.5-9.0 6.0-9.5
Dual Flat concept (DFC) rockerlines: the flat section under your feet is the main planing area. The second flat section in the tail provides tail kick to loosen the board, add maneuverability and free up the board, without compromising top speed or acceleration
6
7
4
Model
New Freeride Power fin (131, 141): relatively thick and stiff, the Freeride Power is very powerful and allows the rider to drive off the fin to accelerate. The fin planes up effortlessly and keeps its power in the lulls. The reduced flex also translates into more control in rough water conditions or high winds, as the fin will help maintain the board flat
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DREAM TEAM
CHRIS PRESSLER KOH LIN ISLAND, THAILAND
THE KEY DREAM TEAM
VERA BYANKINA KOH LIN ISLAND, THAILAND
Photographer: Kerstin Reiger
SUPer THE KEY
The SUPers are Starboard’s crossover boards between windsurfing and stand-up paddling. The SUPers are the most accessible way for people of all ages to open the door to the wonderful world of wind and water. Starboard’s SUPers are available with or without windsurfing sail packages. The perfect non planing family range which brings you into surfing, paddling and windsurfing. All in one.
FOUR SIZES
DREAM TEAM
“Open the door to the wonderful world of wind and water”
JEREMY STEPHENSON NEW ZEALAND
The SUPer 12 – the most stable board known as the Big Easy. It’s a solid platform for even the heaviest of riders. Great for riding with a paddle or a rig. Includes a fully retractable daggerboard
Photographer: Jeremy Pierce
The SUPer 12’6 – the longest and most slender board known as the Cruiser. It’ll glide beautifully whether windsurfing or paddling and includes a fully retractable daggerboard.
The SUPer 10 – the favourite all-rounder and known as the best selling Whopper. A fabulous paddle board which performs very well in the waves and at the same time doubles as a cool entry level Windsurfer. Camo and Blue touch models includes a thruster fin set up and a retractable daggerboard. The Slick model sports a Thruster fin set up and a Tuttle box Drake Shallow 410 center fin.
The SUPer 8’8 – the most compact model and the most radical surfer. Ideal for younger sailors. Available in Slick only and supplied with a set of thruster fins, a set of sidebiter fins and a tail centre fin.
THREE CONSTRUCTIONS Availability Chart Camo Black
Blue Touch
SUPer 12’6
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SUPer 12
o
o
SUPer 10
o
o
SUPer 8’8
Slick
Starboard Kids’ Rig A super light and simple sail package that sets up in seconds. Supplied with its own little bag and available in 1.2m2 and 2.0m2.
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Camo Black – tough, epoxy fibre glass construction with a camouflage soft deck finish.
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30
2
3
Blue Touch – tough, epoxy fibre glass construction with polished blue rails and a special non-slip deck finish. The lightest option.
Slick – a soft-board construction with a durable smooth bottom skin and double internal wood stringers. The most affordable option. The slick models are also available as pure paddle boards, without windsurfing options.
Model SUPer SUPer SUPer SUPer SUPer SUPer SUPer
Length Width Tail width 8’8 Slick 10 Slick 10 Camo Black 10 Blue Touch 12 Camo Black 12 Blue Touch 12'6 Camo Black
266 306 306 306 370 370 380
76 85.5 85.5 85.5 82 82 76.5
41.5 46.5 46.5 46.5 42.6 42.6 40.4
Fin
Finbox
Sail range
2x F5 Soft + 2x F5 Stiff + Tail fin Drake Shallow 410 + 2x F5 Stiff + Tail fin SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 6" 3/4 + 2x M7 SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 6" 3/4 + 2x M7 SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9" SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9" SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9"
4x DFS box + US 8" Tuttle + 2x DFS + US 8" Clipperbox + 2x Mini Tuttle + US 8" Clipperbox + 2x Mini Tuttle + US 8" Clipperbox + US 8" US 8" US 8"
2.5-6.0 4.0-7.0 4.0-7.0 4.0-7.0 4.5-7.5 4.5-7.5 4.5-7.5
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APPAREL
“Tiki, he was both God and Chief. It was Tiki who brought my ancestors to these islands on which we live. He mastered the wind and the waves through bravery, creativity and strength,” Tei Tetua, the last native that had tasted Long Pig(man), reciting an old folk tale by the crackling evening fire.
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Style
Tikid
Happy Monday
STB
Winsurfer
World
Short Sleeve Water Shirt
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Wifi Black and Brown
Armor
32
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Patrol
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Available Technology
Quad IQ 74
74
227
57
35.1
11.5
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
2 x Natural Wave 110 + 2 x Natural Wave 130 + 2 x Twin 150 + Plugs
2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
10-16
3.0-5.0
6.35
6.5
Quad 74
Quad IQ 77
77
228
57.5
35.6
11.6
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
2 x Natural Wave 110 + 2 x Natural Wave 130 + 2 x Twin 150 + Plugs
2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
10-16
3.5-5.5
6.4
6.55
Quad 77
Quad IQ 82
82
234
58.5
36.3
11.8
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
2 x Natural Wave 110 + 2 x Natural Wave 130 + 2 x Twin 150 + Plugs
2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
10-16
4.0-6.0
6.5
6.7
Quad 82
Quad IQ 87
87
235
59.5
37.3
12
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
2 x Natural Wave 110 + 2 x Natural Wave 140 + 2 x Twin 160 + Plugs
2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
10-16
4.5-6.5
6.7
7
Quad 87
Quad IQ 92
92
235
60.5
37.5
12.4
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
2 x Natural Wave 110 + 2 x Natural Wave 140 + 2 x Twin 160 + Plugs
2 x Slot Box 10 + 2 x Slot Box 13
10-16
4.7-6.7
6.8
7.1
Quad 92
Evo IQ 71
71
223
56
36.1
10.7
Flat Vee to Mono Concave
1
Drake Natural Wave 220 + plugs (recommended twin fin: Drake Twin 150)
2 x Slot Box 13 + US 8"
19-23 / 13-17 3.0-5.0
6.25
6.4
7
Evo IQ 71
Evo IQ 76
76
228
57.5
36.8
11.6
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
Drake Natural Wave 230 + plugs (recommended twin fin: Drake Twin 160)
2 x Slot Box 13 + US 8"
20-24 / 13-17 3.5-5.5
6.5
6.65
7.25
Evo IQ 76
Evo IQ 81
81
233
58
36.5
11.7
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
Drake Natural Wave 240 + plugs (recommended twin fin: Drake Twin 160)
2 x Slot Box 13 + US 8"
21-25 / 14-18 4.0-6.0
6.55
6.8
7.45
Evo IQ 81
Evo IQ 86
86
234
60.5
38
12.1
Mono Concave to Double Concave
1
Drake Natural Wave 250 + plugs (recommended twin fin: Drake Twin 160)
2 x Slot Box 13 + US 8"
22-26 / 14-18 4.5-6.5
6.8
7.05
7.65
Evo IQ 86
ProKids Flare 60
60
214
54.5
34.2
10
Flat Vee
1
Drake Crossover 200
US 8"
14-22
2.0-4.7
5.10
ProKids Flare 60
ProKids Flare 72
72
230
57
35.1
11.9
Flat Vee
1
Drake Crossover 220
US 8"
14-24
2.5-5.5
5.50
ProKids Flare 72
Flare 88
87
239
60
36
11.9
Flat Vee
1
Drake Crossover 220
US 8"
14-24
4.5-6.0
6.00
6.34
Flare 98
98
237
62.5
42.2
12.2
Flat Vee
1
Drake Crossover 240
US 8"
14-28
5.0-6.8
6.45
6.93
Flare 98
Flare 106
106
239
65
42.2
12.6
Flat Vee
1
Drake Crossover 260
US 8"
14-28
5.2-7.0
6.70
7.15
Flare 106
Kode 68
68
228
53.5
32.2
10.6
Flat Vee to Double Concave
1
Drake Natural Wave 210
US 8"
19-23
3.0-5.0
5.46
5.64
6.40
Kode 68
Kode 74
74
234
54
33.4
10.9
Flat Vee
1
Drake Natural Wave 220
US 8"
20-24
3.3-5.3
5.54
6.01
6.47
Kode 74
Kode 80
80
232
56
33.9
11.8
Flat Vee
1
Drake Natural Wave 230
US 8"
21-25
3.5-5.5
5.80
6.10
6.60
Kode 80
Kode 86
86
237
58.5
38.3
11.5
Flat Vee
2
Drake Natural Wave 250
US 8"
14-26
4.0-6.0
6.20
6.35
6.72
Kode 86
Kode 94
94
237
60.5
38.6
11.4
Flat Vee
2
Drake Freewave 280
US 8"
14-33
4.5-6.5
6.40
6.55
6.70
Kode 94
Kode 103
103
237
64.5
41.8
12.1
Flat Vee
2
Drake Freewave 300
US 8"
14-34
5.0-7.0
6.25
6.50
6.80
Kode 103
Kode 113
113
237
68
44.7
13.3
Flat Vee
2
Drake Freeride Glide 380
Tuttle
26-40
5.2-8.5
6.65
6.80
7.15
Kode 113
Kode 123
123
236
72
47.1
13.5
Flat Vee
2
Drake Freeride Glide 400
Tuttle
28-42
5.5-9.0
6.80
7.00
7.55
Kode 123
Carve 121
121
251
68
43.8
13.2
Flat Vee
3
Drake Freeride Glide 400
Tuttle
36-42
5.0-8.0
7.56
8.91
Carve 121
Carve 131
131
251
71
45.7
13.3
Flat Vee
3
Drake Freeride Power 440
Tuttle
38-46
5.5-9.0
7.93
9.21
Carve 131
Carve 141
141
252
73
47.2
13.3
Flat Vee
3
Drake Freeride Power 460
Tuttle
40-48
6.0-9.5
8.17
9.28
Carve 141
SUPer 8'8" Slick
130
266
76
41.5
11.6
Flat Vee
1
2 x F5 Soft + 2 x F5 Stiff + Tail Fin
4 x DFS Box + US 8"
-
2.5-6.0
10.50
SUPer 10 Slick
191
306
85.5
46.5
12.3
Flat Vee
0
Drake Shallow 410 + 2 x F5 Stiff + Tail Fin
Tuttle + 2 x DFS Box + US 8"
-
4.0-7.0
14.20
SUPer 10 Camo Black
191
306
85.5
46.5
12.3
Flat Vee
0
SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 6" 3/4 + 2x M7
Clipper Box + 2 x Mini tuttle + US 8"
-
4.0-7.0
14.20
SUPer 10 Blue Touch
191
306
85.5
46.5
12.3
Flat Vee
0
SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 6" 3/4 + 2x M7
Clipper Box + 2 x Mini tuttle + US 8"
-
4.0-7.0
13.50
SUPer 10 Blue Touch
SUPer 12 Camo Black
205
370
82
42.6
11.8
Flat Vee
0
SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9"
Clipper Box + US 8"
-
4.5-7.5
13.88
SUPer 12 Camo Black
SUPer 12 Blue Touch
205
370
82
42.6
11.8
Flat Vee
0
SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9"
US 8"
-
4.5-7.5
13.09
SUPer 12 Blue Touch
SUPer 12'6 Camo Black
202
380
76.5
40.4
12.3
Flat Vee
0
SUPer Daggerboard 570 + SUP 9"
US 8"
-
4.5-7-5
13.92
SUPer 12'6 Camo Black
Flare 88
SUPer 8'8" Slick SUPer 10 Slick SUPer 10 Camo Black
WoodCarbon, Wood, Technora weights +-5%. Tufskin AST and Slick weights +-6%. Weights are estimates; final weights are not available at time of print and will be updated on to the website. Sail ranges and fin ranges are recommended indications.
SPECIFICATIONS Autumn Winter 2010/2011