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BRUSHED CARBONThe ultimate experience! Paddleboards are relatively long so swing weight is simply crucial. Every 100 grams saved can be felt when carving on a wave. Our Brushed Carbon wave boards are up to 3kg lighter than our AST technology which already is the industry benchmark for light weight, strength, and durability. The incredible weight saving makes the Brushed Carbon boards feel 1 to 2 feet shorter and accelerate more quickly than our standard construction. By far the lightest possible technology in the market, these boards are crafted by the most experienced workers ensuring the highest precision in every step in the birth of the board. The boards are monitored by the tightest QC system available and we spend our valuable time inspecting them for you to ensure you receive EXACTLY the same shape that we spent years designing. The board construction features a combination of an ultra light, flat-weave biaxial carbon and medium density high quality PVC sandwich foam wrapped around a light density EPS core. 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. The first real performance technology to be introduced to the world of paddle boarding: lightest weight, quickest response. The light white paint job is brushed to further reduce weight. High density PVC foam reinforcements are used around inserts. Brushed Carbon models feature ultra lightweight Startouch deck grip. • All center fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel • Side fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel and flex fins. Key Selling Points: • Lightest board on the market • Light weight allows for faster turning and acceleration • Proven durability • Easier to carry |
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AST SILVERMaximum durability and Value
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, durable, yet
lightweight sandwiched laminate. A half-deck Wood layer improves rigidity
and deck impact resistance.
Advantages: Tough and light construction, more value, most durable
offering.
All AST Silver models feature the following:
• Silver PU painted ding resistant rails
• 3/4 Deck Pad with 4mm square-groove traction EVA foam in the standing
area and 2mm EVA fore and aft with light weight Startouch deck traction
on the nose.
• Windsurf mast inserts are provided on all models except 6’6”x30”,
6’6”x34”, 7’4” x 26”, 7’7”x27, 7’8”x32”, 8’0” x 28”, 8’2”x32”, 9’6”x27”
• Boards under 10’ have foot strap inserts for windsurfing, except 6’6”x30”,
6’6”x34”, 7’4” x 29.5”, 7’4”x32”, 8’2”x32”, 8’0” x 28”, 7’7”x27”
• An additional set of Surf Finz boxes are installed forward near the rail
for added tracking while windsurfing on the following models (12’6x30”,
12’0”x36”, 12’0”x33”, 11’2x36”, 11’2”x37”, and 11’2”x39”). Extra side
fins are not supplied.
• All boards 9’8” and shorter feature an integrated EVA kicker on the tail.
• All center fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel
• Side fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel for Pro models or Starboard flex fins
for the rest.
Key Selling Points:
• Durable construction
• 3/4 Deck pad
• Windsurf option on many sizes
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AST CANDYMaximum durability and Value
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, durable, yet lightweight sandwiched laminate. A half-deck
Wood layer improves rigidity and deck impact resistance.
Advantages: Tough and light construction, more value, most durable
offering.
All AST Candy models feature the following:
• Cyan epoxy painted ding resistant rails.
• Full deck pad with 4mm square-groove traction EVA foam in the standing
area and 2mm EVA fore and aft.
• All boards 9’8” and shorter feature an integrated EVA kicker on the tail.
• All center fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel.
• Side fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel for Pro models or Starboard flex fins
for the rest.
Key Selling Points:
• Durable construction
• Full Deck pad
• Bright Cyan rails
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WOOD
Starboard and Jean Louis Colmas from New Caledonia introduced the
wood veneer molding technology to the board industry in 1993. 19 years
later we proudly introduce the strongest and most value orientated wood
construction to date. The full 0.6 mm Australian pine deck at a density of
510 kg/m3 is combined with 3-dimensional 400g glass mat wetted out with
an expanding epoxy resin system. The volume creation during expansion
within the skin turns the lay up into a stiff, durable yet light sandwich
construction.
Advantages: Beautiful, tough and light construction, more value, our
most durable offering.
All Wood models feature the following:
• Red PU painted ding resistant rails
• 3/4 Deck Pad with 4mm square-groove traction EVA foam in the standing
area and 2mm EVA fore and aft with light weight Startouch deck traction
on the nose.
• All boards 9’8” and shorter feature an integrated EVA kicker on the tail.
• All center fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel
• Side fins are Blue Starboard Hexcel for Pro models or Starboard flex fins
for the rest.
Key Selling Points:
• Light, strong ,beautiful wood finish at an affordable price
• Durable construction
• 3/4 Deck pad
ProTECT – UV protective film protects Wood Technology boards from UV
damage. More durable and a longer lasting wood finish.
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AST WHITE
Starboard quality at an attractive price
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, durable, yet
lightweight sandwiched laminate. A half-deck Wood layer improves rigidity
and deck impact resistance.
Advantages: tough and light construction, more value, most durable
offering.
AST WHITE is Starboard’s value based technology. For 2011, the
White range has been expanded to include all All Round boards and the
12’6”x29.5” and 12’6x31.5” Race.
Featuring the same technology as our AST Silver and AST Candy, but with
simpler graphics, Startouch traction, and Starboard injection molded center
fins. Side flex fins will be supplied with 11’2”x36”, 10’5”x32”, 10’5”x30”,
10’0”x36”, and 10’0”x34” and other boards with center fin only.
AST WHITE gives the price sensitive costumer the opportunity to experience
the innovation and quality of Starboard products!
Key Selling Points:
• Economical price with the same construction as AST Silver and AST Candy
• 100% same shapes as AST Candy and Silver models
• Same great service and warranty
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ASAP
As Strong As Possible
Soft Top Hard Bottom Technology: Our “soft & tough” construction for our
collection of low maintenance, user-friendly family products. Single Wood
stringers introduced overall stiffness. Wood half-deck provides extra impact
resistance on the deck. Hard bottom material gives a smooth bottom finish
within a material that is tough, wear resistant and maintenance free. Full
EVA deck for a soft, comfortable touch. The EVA is grooved in the most
important areas.
High density EVA around the rails for increased impact resistance. This high
density EVA has been further toughened through a thermoform process
which increases the surface density.
Soft sponge tail bumper for safety.
Available in 9’0” x 30”, 10’0” x 34”, 11’2 x 30” and 12’0” x 33”
Advantages: light, safe, comfortable, low maintenance.
Key Selling Points:
• Economical price
• Full deck pad
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INFLATABLE
Starboard introduces a range of world class inflatable
paddle boards covering the range from dedicated surf,
to white water and touring.
The construction consists of super strong drop-stitch material with abrasion
and UV resistant 1000 Denier polyester reinforced PVC rail bands. Two
layers of coated material are connected by hundreds of small but strong
internal threads which allows the board to hold the shape when inflated
to high pressure (18 psi). Starboard introduces nose concave and selfregulating
rocker into the bottom hull shape to more closely represents
our standard technologies, vastly improving performance.
These boards will become the favorite for white water enthusiasts, travelers
and those with limited storage space.
All Astro Delux include the following features:
• Exclusive extra tall high aspect pressure single action pump ( 18 psi)
• Large comfortable high end back pack with extra room for gear storage.
•“No tools”naca profile center fin box system.
• Easy removable side fins.
• Super strong reinforced PVC drop-stitch material (18 psi pressure).
• Full deck EVA, including nose area.
• Feature 4 D-rings on the nose for gear storage.
• Carry handle with soft cover
• Leash attachment point.
• Repair kit.
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