*mynauticexpo

Catalogs
Starboard
2015 STARBOARD SUP

2015 STARBOARD SUP

Product catalog summary

Document Overview

This technical document provides a detailed overview of the 2015 Starboard stand up paddleboard (SUP) product line, covering board models, specifications, technologies, accessories, and the innovation philosophy behind the brand.

1. Team and Contributors

The development and testing of the SUP products involve collaboration with professional riders, photographers, and a dedicated R&D team. Partnerships with national teams and athletes ensure high performance and quality standards.

2. Product Range and Board Specifications

The product lineup is segmented into categories based on usage and performance:

All Round / Big Bone / Wide Point / Surf 30: Versatile, stable boards with widths from 30" to 36" and lengths between 10'5" and 12'0".
Surf and Surf Pro: High-performance wave-riding boards (e.g., Avanti, Whopper, Hero) ranging from 7'1" to 11'2" in length and 24" to 32" in width.
Surf Fish: Specialized for smaller waves and enhanced maneuverability, including the Air Born series.
Racing: Designed for flat water, downwind, and all-water racing with models like All Star, Race, Sprint, and Ace, lengths from 12'6" to 17'6", widths 23" to 28".
Exploring / Touring: Stable and fast boards for long-distance paddling, including Elite Touring, Expedition, Freeride, Pocket Touring, Fisherman, and Hybrid models.
Astro Inflatable Series: Inflatable boards for diverse uses such as racing, exploring, all-round, surf, yoga, and ocean rescue.
Kids and Junior Boards: Smaller, beginner-friendly boards designed for children.

Each model includes detailed dimensions, rider weight recommendations, and performance attributes like stability, speed, maneuverability, and tracking.

3. Technology and Materials

Materials: Use of brushed carbon, AST electric, custom carbon sandwich, and original wood technology since 1994 to ensure lightweight and durability.
Construction: Soft rails combined with hard bottoms for enhanced durability and performance.
Fin Systems: Detachable fin technologies such as FCS II and Surfinz boxes allow easy customization and improved performance.
Paddle Technologies: Variety of shaft sizes (Enduro XS to XL, High Aspect), blade shapes (Enduro, Overdrive, High Aspect), and adjustable shafts using filament winding for strength and flexibility.
Handle and Shaft: IQ handle design with fixed or adjustable shafts in 26mm and 29mm diameters for optimized grip and control.

4. Performance Overview

Advanced Wave and Surf: Boards optimized for quick response and maneuverability in waves.
All Round: Versatile boards suitable for multiple conditions and skill levels.
Exploring and Touring: Boards designed for stability and speed over long distances.
Inflatable Boards: Portable and versatile for various activities.
Kids Boards: Focused on safety and ease of use for young paddlers.

5. Accessories and Equipment

Bags: Magic Bag V8 features double action pump, oversized pockets, padded back, waist support strap, and roller wheels for transport convenience.
Valves: V8 Easy Flow valve system enables efficient inflation and deflation.
Materials for Bags: Durable EVA foam, PVC laminate, composite fibers, and neoprene paddle holders.
Additional Gear: Paddle bags, blade covers, electric pumps, paddle socks, dry bags, impact vests, deck pads, EVA handles, and various leash types (super, surf, race).

6. Summary of Key Specifications and Recommendations

Board dimensions and volume are matched to rider weight and intended use for optimal stability and performance.
Most boards are windsurfable, enhancing versatility.
High-performance models utilize advanced carbon sandwich construction for strength and lightness.
Detachable fin systems allow adaptation to different water conditions.
Inflatable boards combine portability with stiffness and durability.
Adjustable paddles with multiple shaft diameters and blade shapes accommodate diverse paddling styles.

7. Innovation and Quality Commitment

Starboard emphasizes continuous innovation and quality through close collaboration with manufacturers and athletes. The brand aims to deliver the lightest, strongest, and most responsive boards with durable construction and cutting-edge technology, maintaining over 20 years of expertise.

Product Specifications

Key inflatable paddleboard models include:

DELUXE Series: Sizes 10’5"x30", 10’0"x35", 8’2"x32"
ZEN Series: Sizes 10’5"x30", 9’0"x30", 11’2"x32"
ASTRO Series: Multiple models from 7’4"x25.5" to 12’0"x28", including WHOPPER, CONVERSE, WIDEPOINT, EXPLORER, FISHERMAN, TENDER, YOGA, STREAM, and TIKI
PRO and ALL STAR JR.: Smaller models for kids, ranging from 7’4"x25.5" to 10’6"x24"

Target User Groups

Adults seeking deluxe or specialized inflatable paddleboards
Kids and juniors with scaled-down models for learning and progression
Waterman and Windsup enthusiasts with dedicated packages

Accessories and Equipment

Compact and travel paddle bags, blade covers, electric pumps, paddle socks, dry bags, impact vests, deck pads, EVA handles, and various leash types
Travel bags sized for boards from 7’1" to 17’6"
Safety features including warning colors and air vents

Apparel and Team Gear

2015 Trace Day Pack, safety vests, men’s crew boardies, down jackets, Team Starboard snap-back caps, and Conqueror hydration packs

Pricing Information

Waterman packages are priced at approximately €1499, $1899, or £1199, reflecting a premium product offering.

Marketing and Network

The document highlights a structured marketing team and network of photographers and brand ambassadors, supporting brand promotion and product visibility.

Summary

This document functions as a comprehensive catalog for Starboard’s 2015 inflatable paddleboards and accessories, targeting a wide audience from beginners and children to professional water sports enthusiasts. It emphasizes product variety, user-specific sizing, essential accessories, safety equipment, apparel, and a strong marketing network to support the brand’s innovation and quality commitment.

Catalog excerpts

Location: Riders:

Open the catalog to page 1

We offer the widest range of boards ensuring that you will find the perfect choice for your paddle level, weight and conditions. Our workshop and CNC room is directly connected to our water front office, so time between idea to testing can be down to 48 hours. It's the sense of urgency and excitement that drives our organisation. We wish to bring out well proven concepts ahead of its time, to ensure that we serve a useful role in our sport. Our main composite board manufacturer is down the road and we send our Inflatable boards through our own quality control systems. Mathieu Rauzier, Scott McKercher...

Open the catalog to page 2

DREAM Team BENOIt Carpentier Shakira Westdrop GAETAN SENE Titouan Puyo VILAYTA BAJAMAR MARIE BUCHANAN ROMAN FREJO IBALLA MORENO ANNABEL ANDERSON MORITZ MAUCH GUNTER BERGER BJORN DUNKERBECK TAMA AUDIBERT ZANE SCHWEITZER BOUJMAA GUILLOUL DYLAN FRICK TOMO MUrabayashi Justin HOLLAND RYAN JAMES LEONARD NIKA PHILIP KOSTER PAUL SIMMONS SCOTT MCKERCHER OSWALD SMITH PASCAL POUGET FINN MULLEN CONNOR BAXTER TIFFANY WARD IZZI GOMEZ GiORGIO GOMEZ SEAN POYNTER VANINA WALSH ANNE-MARIE ReICHMAN NATIONAL Team

Open the catalog to page 3

Waking up in the south of France on the road to convert new souls to our beautiful sport during our SUP Tiki Tour is the best reward after wrapping up a long and successful R&D season. I can finally transform myself from Design Manager to customer and enjoy the gear we produce, all the while visualizing what is next. 2015 development has been a fantastic journey, with more new models than we ever had before. A brand new line of inflatable paddle boards featuring an exclusive 4.75" Dropstitch and an amazing finish, is capable of challenging today's composite boards. Some of our latest innovations...

Open the catalog to page 4

BOARD OVERVIEW ALL ROUND ATLAS EXTRA ATLAS* BIG EASY BLEND* DRIVE 11’2” X 36” AVANTI* 10’0” X 34” WHOPPER 9’0” X 33” HERO ALL STAR ALL STAR* ALL STAR* ALL STAR ALL STAR* ALL STAR* ALL STAR* FLAT WATER / UNLIMITED RACE* RACE* RACE* RACE* ACE GT* ACE* ACE* ACE* ACE* WIDE WIDE WIDE WIDE POINT POINT POINT* POINT NUT* NUT* NUT* NOSE RIDER ELEMENT* CONVERSE+ CONVERSE* POCKET ROCKET* EXPEDITION* ELITE TOURING* ELITE TOURING* ELITE TOURING* ELITE TOURING* POCKET TOURING* POCKET TOURING* FREERIDE XL FREERIDE PADDLE FOR HOPE* FISHERMAN* HYBRID ASTRO INFLATABLE WIDE POINT SURF/DOWN WIND 14’0” X 26” ASTRO...

Open the catalog to page 5

STARBOARD IS BASED CLOSE TO THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS REGULARLY FOLLOWED UP WITH qUALITY OF PRODUCTION FOR OVER 20 YEARS. BRUSHED CARBON • Starboard Brushed Carbon technology uses 15 kg/m3 fused, precision molded Cellcore for light weight and water resistance. A full deck, bottom and rail wrap of high density PVC foam makes the board stronger for impact and hugely increases overall hull strength. • The ultra light biaxial and unidirectional carbon fibers with optimized angles wrap the entire board, introducing flex and reflex patterns in paddle boarding. • A well suited flex pattern with great...

Open the catalog to page 6

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW ADVANCED WAVE TRACKING MANEUVER STABILITY ABILITY ATLAS EXTRA ATLAS BIG EASY BLEND DRIVE ATLAS EXTRA ATLAS BIG EASY BLEND DRIVE AVANTI WHOPPER HERO WIDE POINT WIDE POINT WIDE POINT WIDE POINT NUT NUT NUT NOSE RIDER ELEMENT CONVERSE+ CONVERSE POCKET ROCKET AVANTI WHOPPER HERO WIDE POINT WIDE POINT WIDE POINT WIDE POINT NUT NUT NUT NOSE RIDER ELEMENT CONVERSE+ CONVERSE POCKET ROCKET SURF FISH AIR BORN AIR BORN AIR BORN AIR BORN 8’8” X 31.5” AIR BORN 7’10” X 31.5” AIR BORN 7’10” X 30” AIR BORN 7’4” X 28.5” AIR BORN SURF FISH 14’0” X 30” EXPEDITON 14’0” X 30” ELITE TOURING 12’6”...

Open the catalog to page 7

We have prepared lots of new technologies, shapes and innovations for 2015. We are excited about our carbon and inflatable technology offering, while the sleek looking Touring range sets a new shape standard in cruising. What we bring out might be perceived as too innovative before it becomes mainstream. Precision-molded wood veneer board technology was innovated by Starboard back in 1994. Five years ago the first full carbon PVC sandwich SUP wave boards were introduced. The wide and short-board revolution in stand-up paddle boarding was initiated by Starboard. We brought out the first production...

Open the catalog to page 8

A well balanced blade design with a medium dihedral providing The oversized concave area in the power face creates an effortless great stability and good power. catch and the blade feels exceptionally direct with its 10 degree angle. ENDUROXL Adjustable Length: Blade Length: Blade Width: Area: Total Length: Min. Max. Blade Length: Blade Width: Area: Total Length: ENDURO L *Most popular size ^Recommended forpaddlers under 50 kg/110 lbs AVAILABLE SHAFTS AVAILABLE SHAFTS Oval Premium Carbon / Round Premium Carbon / Round Premium Carbon Kids / Oval Premium Carbon / Round Premium Carbon Round Premium...

Open the catalog to page 9

Flex and strength are tuned in each blade size and shape through the utilization of biaxial and uni-directional cloths. A blade with good flex allows one to paddle longer and harder without getting tired. Good blade flex is essential in recovering from long paddle sessions. Our composite blades have a lightweight PVC core and a super-strong ABS rail insert along the entire edge of blade, even the upper part of the blade neck, which is the most exposed area for indents. CARBON SUPER FLEX CARBON FIBER - CARBON FIBER CARBON FIBER CARBON STRINGER - LIGHT WEIGHT Carbon Super Flex blade technology...

Open the catalog to page 10

With filament winding, all yarns are under tension and creates a continued yarn winding on the mandrel. By adjusting the yarn angle, we can change the stiffness of the shaft to create a unique shaft with unique strength, stiffness and rebound characteristics. Filament Winding technology allows us to produce shafts with consistent FIXED LENGTH PREMIUM CARBON shafts have a lightweight 100% carbon fiber filament wound construction. Starboard's lightest offering. When paired with Carbon Super Flex blades, the Carbon Premium shaft creates a great combination by providing one of the lightest and strongest...

Open the catalog to page 11

All Starboard catalogs and brochures

Archived catalogs

2010 Catalogue
42 Pages
2009 Catalogue
43 Pages
2007 catalog
39 Pages