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2016 Starboard Catalogue

2016 Starboard Catalogue
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2016 Starboard Catalogue

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Overview: The Starboard Catalog 2016 provides an extensive overview of windsurfing boards and equipment, emphasizing Starboard's leadership in innovation and quality within the industry. It highlights advancements in design and technology, showcasing a commitment to enhancing user experience and performance.
Main Sections:
  • Board Categories: Boards are categorized into Wave and Freestyle, Racing, Freeride, Leisure, and Inflatable options, each tailored to specific styles and conditions with unique features.
  • Innovative Designs: New board ranges like the Reactor and AirPlane are introduced, along with construction advancements such as UltraCore and Rail Edge technologies to improve performance.
  • Materials and Construction: Details on materials like Carbon Reflex, Wood Reflex, and Tufskin EVA are provided, highlighting benefits in durability, weight, and performance.
  • Team and Development: The catalog credits designers and developers, including Tiesda You and Remi Vila, for pushing technological boundaries, with athletes contributing to product testing and refinement.
  • Environmental Initiatives: Starboard's commitment to sustainability is evident through non-oil-based packaging and support for environmental programs like SUP Kids.
  • Historical Achievements: Reflects on past innovations such as the HyperSonic and UltraSonic boards and their impact on the sport.
Key Innovations:
  • Reactor and AirPlane Boards: Focus on performance and ease of use.
  • UltraCore Technology: Offers the lightest boards globally.
  • Rail Edge Technology: Enhances inflatable WindSUP board performance.
Conclusion: The catalog underscores Starboard's dedication to innovation and excellence, with a focus on advanced technology, environmental responsibility, and a strong team of designers and athletes leading the industry in high-performance windsurfing equipment.
Key Technologies and Materials:
  • Wood Technology: Developed by Jean Louis Colmas, featuring a dual density layup for comfort and control.
  • Carbon Reflex: Lightweight and responsive racing construction.
  • UltraCore: A lighter and stronger sandwich core used in various models.
  • Armour Tech: Durable technology with high impact resistance.
  • Inflatable Technologies: Includes Deluxe and AirPlane models with drop-stitch cores for stiffness.
  • Tufskin Technology: Provides a thick, stiff, and durable laminate.
  • 3DX Construction: Offers a crisp, stiff feel with flex for choppy conditions.
Design Features:
  • Footstrap Systems: Enhanced control and comfort features.
  • Fin Box Systems: Secure and adjustable fin fittings.
  • Deck and Rail Enhancements: Improve grip, comfort, and impact resistance.
Performance and Applications:
  • Wave and Freestyle Boards: Offer reactivity and performance in various conditions.
  • Freeride and Racing Boards: Designed for versatility and speed.
Conclusion: Starboard's 2016 catalog presents innovative boards combining advanced materials and design features for different riding styles and conditions, emphasizing lightweight construction, durability, and enhanced performance.
Specifications and Features:
  • Rios Boards: Entry-level design with features for easy progression.
  • WindSUP Boards: Dual-purpose boards for windsurfing and paddleboarding.
Construction Technologies:
  • A.S.A.P.: Strong construction with EVA deck and thermo-EVA rail finish.
  • StarShot: Premium finish suitable for various wind conditions.
  • Rail Edge Technology: Enhances planing performance on inflatable boards.
Packages and Accessories:
  • Waterman Package: Includes models with Rail Edge technology.
  • WindSUP Sail Packages: Designed for light wind conditions with easy assembly.
  • Board Bags: Durable materials for protection and transport.
Conclusion: Starboard offers a comprehensive range of products catering to different skill levels and preferences, with innovative design and construction technologies ensuring enhanced performance and user experience.
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Catalog excerpts

2016 Starboard Catalogue-1

Kevin Pritchard/American Windsurfing Tour 2014 Champion Maui John Carter

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The hyper-efficient ultra-compact wave board The most reactive board for the most waves The rail-driven power wave board The most connected feel with the wave Carbon, Wood Reflex A sharp, aggressive, fast and responsive wave-freestylefreeride board The one-board quiver solution, tri-fin or single fin, inboard or outboard straps The best freestyle board by the best freestyle team Fast, aggressive and compact yet comfortable and forgiving – the perfect balance Carbon Wood Reflex Technora Reflex Carbon Reflex Philip Köster’s aerial-style wave boards Fast and powerful, for new-school rotational and...

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Windsurfing, the first “action” watersport, was in many ways the main inspiration for SUP and kiteboarding. The pioneer crew who developed the first gear for the new sports were pretty much all windsurf addicts looking for new ways to enjoy the wind and water. Now the wheel keeps on turning and from kiteboarding we learned that easy transport is important and from SUP the incredible feel of gliding on the water at slower speed resurfaced. From the inflatable SUP development were able to create fully planing inflatable windsurfing boards changing the future of our sport. Our collapsable rigs take...

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Each year, a new Starboard collection typically brings with it one or two new innovations. Take the GO board in 1998 that introduced the wide-style boards to the World, the Start in 1999 that made learning to windsurf in 60 minutes possible, or the Evo that invented the superhero wave board in 2000 for example. There was the HyperSonic that reignited Slalom in 2002, or the UltraSonic that made freeriding in light winds possible and the Formula that defined a new era of modern Course Slalom. 2010 saw Starboard introducing the slim board concept with the Atom. 2012 was the year of the Phantom’s...

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STARBOARD CATALOG 2016 Joe Dumrongvivat Special Thanks: Starboard Group GM, sales and logistics. Starboard’s first employee and the man that makes Starboard operational wheels turn. 20 years at Starboard. Karen Baxter and Shawneen Schweitzer for their awesome support during our photoshoots. Jibe’s windsurfing club in Mui Ne for hosting us during testing season. It’s a great place to windsurf, google it. Pio Marasco for some great fins. Mark Stone for his experience and insight in wave board design. Connor Baxter and Zane Schweitzer for pushing the SUP side Antoine Lefebvre Fabian McGovern Mathieu...

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Kiri Thode PWA Freestyle Champion 2013 3rd Place PWA Freestyle 2014 Gonzalo Costa Hoevel Formula World Champion 2014 Philip Koster Ilona Grinberga Raceboard World Champion 2015 Raceboard World Champion 2015 Steve Allen Lancelin Ocean Classic Marathon Champion 2015 Cyril Moussilmani PWA Slalom Vice Champion 2014 Sarah-Quita Offringa PWA Womens Freestyle Champion 2014 Maaike Huvermann 3rd Place PWA Freestyle 2014 PWA Youth Freestyle Champion 2014 PWA Freestyle Vice Champion 2014 Tiffany Ward Bjorn Saragoza Katie McAnena Boujmaa Guilloul 1st Place Starboard Severne AWT Aloha Classic 2014 PWA CONSTRUCTOR’S...

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CARBON REFLEX XELFER Price Performance Strength Price Performance Strength Price Performance Strength Price Performance Strength Biax Glass 45˚ Biaxial Reflex Carbon Biaxial 45˚ Reflex Wood 120 80g Ultralight Unidirectional Carbon Biaxial Glass High Density PVC Sandwich 80g Ultralight Unidirectional Carbon Biaxial Carbon Biaxial Carbon 0 Bottom UltraCore Sandwich 45˚ or 30˚ Biaxial Reflex Carbon 80g Ultralight Unidirectional Carbon 80g Ultralight Unidirectional Carbon Deck UltraCore Sandwich Australian Pine Wood 0.6mm Australian Pine Wood 0.6mm PVC Sandwich - Outer Core PVC Sandwich - Outer Core...

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AIRPLANE INFLATABLE Price Performance Strength Price Performance Strength Price Performance Strength Glass Price Performance Strength Unidirectional Glass Combination Mat Unidirectional Glass T Stringer Biaxial Glass Double Layer HD Glass 140 High Density Glass Mat Australian Pine 0.6mm Wood Outer durable Rail Band High Density Glass Mat Parabolic Compression Rail Band High Density Glass Mat New RAIL EDGE technology Starboard FAST box fitting system for inflatable boards Glass Double Layer HD Glass Australian Pine 0.6mm Wood Stringer Microsandwich 3D Foaming Epoxy Both deck and bottom are wrapped...

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Arthur Your youngest windsurfer fan Jamie Drummond Colin Dixon Fred Morin Lolo Giov Bruno Hasulyo Sara Kellet Chris Murray Daniel Hasulyo SEB POUILLET Danielle Lucas Timo Mullen Chris Body Katie McAnena Finn Mullen James Dinsmore Peter Lumley Matt York Fabian McGovern STARBOARD FOR LIFE: the mangroves team SAM SILLS Darren Mathers Danni Jacobsen Sam Ross Phil Richards Louis Morris Peter Hart Paul Simmons Kasper Juul Larsen Tristan Haskins George Shillito Luke Green Simon Bornhoft STARBOARD DREAM TEAM Boujmaa Guilloul Allan Cross Mark Hosegood

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Helge Wilkens Valentin Böckler Julian Wiemar Jakub Zima Michel Van Der Pligt Akim Halank Radek Prochazka Julien Ventalon Heiner Homrighausen Andy Wirtz Ben Morrell James McCarthy Price Lars Paustian Tibor Ferenzy Felix Spencer Jane Seman Will Johnston Karen Robertson Patrik Hrdina Oliver Bongartz Patrick Oberlender Mike Nelson Kaleb Smith Tobias Lamprecht Sean O'Brien Matt Holder Scott McKercher Jesper Orth Brad Anderson Mick Kleingarn Steve Allen Moritz Mauch Chris Dimond Malin Körner Moritz Martin Henri Kolberg Dany Bruch Leon Delle Jaeger Stone Jindrich Drahos Vladimir Partl Sebastian Kördel...

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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 FAST Clipperbox system: A full-size, fully retractable daggerboard system for inflatable boards. The FAST Clipperbox fits into a matching hole in the board, where wall pressure presses and holds the box firmly in place. With its full-length size and full length rubber lips that seal the opening when the daggerboard is retracted, the Fast Clipperbox lets...

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