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2014 ASTRO BROCHURE

2014 ASTRO BROCHURE
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2014 ASTRO BROCHURE

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Starboard's Astro inflatable paddleboards are highlighted for their innovation, quality, and versatility, suitable for activities like tandem paddling, fishing, exploring, yoga, and racing. These boards are designed for easy travel and storage, evolving into performance products used in international events.
Specifications and Features
The Astro range includes models such as Racer, Tandem, Touring, Tender, Fisherman, Explorer, and Yoga. Key features include parabolic torsion stringers for stiffness, inflation up to 18 PSI for rigidity, and reverse-engineered rockers for natural flex.
Model Highlights
  • Astro Racer: Competitive race board with excellent glide and speed, featuring shock absorption and adjustable rocker.
  • Astro Tandem: Two-person paddleboard offering speed and stability, with storage options.
  • Astro Touring: Provides great glide and stability, suitable for carrying extra luggage or children.
  • Astro Tender: Known for stability, ideal for family fun and as a yacht accessory.
  • Astro Fisherman: Equipped with fishing pole holders, designed for mobile fishing.
  • Astro Explorer: Features a viewing window for underwater exploration.
  • Astro Yoga: Offers extra stability for yoga enthusiasts, with a comfortable EVA deck pad.
Construction and Technology
The boards use 6” Linear Drop Stitch core material for stiffness, with high tensile rail bands creating a Parabolic Anti-Torsion System. The Astro Fin Box System reduces drag, and the boards come with a high-quality Astro Bag and Pump for easy transport and inflation.
Conclusion
Starboard's Astro inflatable paddleboards aim to minimize the performance gap between composite and inflatable boards, offering a range of options for different activities and user needs.
Specifications and Design Features
The document outlines various models of inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) under the Astro line, highlighting their design features and specifications. Key features include a 4” linear drop stitch inflatable chamber, high-density PVC layers for stiffness, and tension parabolic anti-torsion bands. The boards are designed based on popular hardboard shapes and come with a top wear coat to seal the drop stitch material.
Astro Pump
The Astro Pump is designed for ease and quick inflation, capable of reaching 14-18 PSI. It features a removable 'Big Foot' base for stability during inflation and an extra-wide handle for comfort.
Board Models and Specifications
  • Astro Blend: 11'2" x 32", suitable for flatwater-to-wave crossover, with a volume of 330L and weight of 12.6 kg.
  • Astro Drive: 10'5" x 30", designed for lower volume and weight, with a volume of 288L and weight of 11.4 kg.
  • Astro Whopper: 10'0" x 35", versatile for various activities, with a volume of 300L and weight of 12.6 kg.
  • Astro Stream: 9'6" x 36", optimized for whitewater paddling, with a volume of 387L and weight of 13.5 kg.
  • Astro Converse: 9'0" x 30", suitable for longboard-style surfing, with a volume of 170L and weight of 9.2 kg.
  • Astro Wide Point: 8'2" x 32", designed for surfing travelers, with a volume of 130L and weight of 9.0 kg.
  • Astro Junior: 10'6" x 25", a touring/racing board for kids, with a volume of 143L and weight of 7.1 kg.
  • Astro Tiki: 8'0" x 28", ideal for kids learning paddleboarding, with a volume of 110L and weight of 6.7 kg.
  • Ocean Rescue: 12'0" x 28", developed for ocean rescue, with a volume of 315L and weight of 10.7 kg.
Accessories
  • Extra High Aspect Pressure Pump: Includes a detachable base and wide handle, with options for electric pump with rechargeable battery.
  • Dry Bag: A heavy-duty backpack style dry bag with a 40L volume.
  • Super Leash and Race Leash: Available in various lengths and designed for different activities.
  • Impact Vest: CE approved with key and storage pockets.
  • Astro Inflatable Board Bag: A large hiking backpack with extra storage and comfort features.
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Catalog excerpts

2014 ASTRO BROCHURE-1

Riders: Esther Daniel / Photographer: Guy Baker / Location: Franklin River em, o Tand g e, let’s o inflat t easier cing. er and and ra strong a Stiffer, ng, yog explori , fishing INNOVATION QUALITY WWW.STAR-BOARD-SUP.COM

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2014 ASTRO BROCHURE-2

ASTRO INFLATABLE “Ultimate Travel Mate” Designed for travel and easy storage, our Astro range has evolved into performance products. We’ve seen our riders successfully using them in several international events. Bart de Zwart explored the Arctic Ocean on a Astro Tandem 16’, Dan Gavere Jumps off waterfalls on his Stream. Connor Baxter won the first Stand Up World Tour “inflatable only event” on the Astro Racer. It’s great to see all the fun that can be had with boards like the Astro Explorer and it’s sea bottom viewer window. The Fisherman board makes it possible to find your favorite fishing...

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Shape Overview Astro Racer / Tandem Astro Touring Astro Tender / Fisherman Astro Explorer Astro Yoga Astro Inflatable Technology Astro Blend / Drive Astro Whopper Astro Stream Astro Converse / Widepoint Astro Junior / Astro Tiki Ocean Rescue / Accessories

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This two person paddle board makes paddling an even more fun and social sport. Its real fast. Stable and fast, the Astro Touring will glide wherever you want to go and beyond. The cool Tender would make a great accessory for your yacht to take you to shore. Fisherman features 2 fishing pole holders and storage bungee. Bring it on the bus when you go fishing. Explorer is the first Inflatable SUP with clear window for underwater viewing. At 40” width it provides extra stability and comfort for your next Low Lunge, Crescent Pose. Cool shoulder strap included. It loves to be ridden or taken on a...

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Riders: Bart de Zwart and Connor Baxter / Photographer: Franz Orsi / Location: France Designed after our popular Drive model. It is a perfect flat water to wave crossover for riders wanting lower volume and a more narrow hull. Excellent for exploring, longboarding, surfing, stretching, fitness, yoga and white water surfing. All this in a single backpack! The ultimate river running platform for beginners through advanced paddlers looking for the ultimate in compact whitewater performance. A proven design with excellent surfing capabilities. Great for small to medium sized riders. The Astro Wide...

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Riders: Bart de Zwart and Connor Baxter / Photographer: John Carter / Location: Maui 14'0" x 26" / 12'6" x 26" ASTRO racer “A true racing machine that fits in a backpack.” The Astro Racer is a highly competitive race board with amazing glide and very particular advantages: shock absorption going upwind and adjustable rocker going downwind. This board can fly with you to any race around the globe with no additional cost. Winning already in its first World Cup event. DIMENSIONS Rider Up to: 100 kg Length: 14’0” 426.7 cm DIMENSIONS Rider Up to: 90 kg Length: 12’6” 381 cm RACE CONE For better rigidity,...

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Riders: Andrea Franova and Denis Rey / Photographer: Boby Frano/ Location: Reunion Island 16'0" x 32"ASTRO TANDEM Another world first by Starboard, this super fast two person paddleboard makes for an even more fun and social sport. It’s quicker than the touring boards and more stable as well. Featuring 3/4 EVA deckpad and bungee tie down for storage. DIMENSIONS Riders: Bart de Zwart and Connor Baxter / Photographer: Franz Orsi / Location: Switzerland

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Riders: Bart de Zwart and Connor Baxter / Photographer: Franz Orsi / Location: Sweden and Copenhagen

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14'0" x 30" / 12'6" x 30" ASTRO TOURING “Fast and fun” Based on our famous Touring 12’6”x30”, the Astro Touring provides great glide and stability. It’s fast enough to win regional races. The generous volume allows paddling with extra luggage or children aboard. All Touring boards use super-stiff 6” drop-stitch materials. The Touring 14’0”x30” is simply faster, has more glide and stability. DIMENSIONS

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Rider: Henning Bragge / Photographer: Svein Rasmussen / Location: Sattahip, Thailand Neoprene Handle “The world’s most stable SUP boards.” A great accessory for your yacht. Get back to the beach/harbor to purchase food and drinks and let the whole family have some extra fun. This incredibly stable and stylish looking hull enables you and your family to take part in the new adventure of paddle boarding. Front and Aft bungee tie downs for storing gear. DIMENSIONS Rider Up to: 100+ kg Length: 11’2” 340.4 cm THRUSTER Tail Width: Volume: 24.0” 405 L 61 cm

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Rider: Scott Currie / Photographer: Don Currie / Location: Lac la Biche, Alberta, Canada 11'2" x 40" ASTRO FISHERMAN “The worlds most stable SUP Boards.” Go fishing with two fishing-pole holders. Bring your “boat” with you on a bike, or the bus. Its a new chapter of mobile fishing, super stable and with a cool non skid of teak inspired EVA deck. DIMENSIONS Rider Up to: 100+ kg Thickness: Tail Width: Volume: Wgt: 6.0” 24.0” 405 L 14.3 kg 15.2 cm 61 cm

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Riders: Kane Buchanan and Eileen Mullowney / Photographer: John Carter / Location: Green Island Resort, Australia “The worlds most stable SUP Boards.” The first inflatable SUP with a cool window to view the sea bottom. The extra stable hull shape makes it possible for several people to explore the underwater world. The perfect summer toy for “kids” of any age. Tail Width: Volume: Wgt: 24.0” 405 L 13.2 kg 61 cm +++

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Carry your yoga mat anYwhere with the widest and most stable inflatable board at 40" (102 cm.). Paddle holder Rider: Julia Tauber / Photographer: Lisa Cichocki / Location: Neusiedlersee, Austria 11'2" x 40" ASTRO yoga “The worlds most stable SUP Boards.” Viewing window cover Underwater viewing window. S TA R -BOA R D -S UP. C OM / 13 With yoga enthusiasts moving from land to water, the new Astro Yoga inflatable at 40” width, provides extra stability and comfort . The 3mm full deck croc skin EVA provides ultimate texture and feel. The fully padded bungee style carry handle on the side makes the...

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