Starboard SUP 2017

Thanks CSPS makes sense, almost had a heart attack.

be prepared for your ding repair guy to hate you when you take him those Inegra rails to repair, its like working with kevlar and would expect the cost of your repairs to go up. its very hard to get a like new Finnish as you can not properly sand of feather it in due to it going fluffy.

Hi Auswind , all the 2017 boards look awesome. Can you show picture of the hypernut in the wood version?. Also what size flying objects board cover does it need. Looks like starboard is going to kick ass in 2017! Cheers

the mini guide indicates that the 8'8" wide point available only in carbon.....no Starlite.....when most other surf models are ?

Thanks Auswind. Looks awesome . i hope there is 8'6 in wood also?

Any comments on the stability of the Starboard allstar 24.5 x 14 ? is it like the 25 of this year?

Just picked up my 2017 Sprint 23 X 14.
Took it out in chop on the river - the conditions the sprint usually doesn't like. All I can say is - wow! Those creative heads at Starboard have out done themselves again. The previous sprint was always fast, but tricky with side on chop as the primary stability is marginal. The 2017 has chined rails, which almost creates a rounded edge like an ACE, which gives it better primary and cleverly maintains a sharp edge.

The R&D that has gone into this board is obvious. I get the feeling the SUPbros have had a hand in this. The wider tail gives greater stability when you step back to kick turn. I talk about stability because it is a given that this board is fast - it is consistently proven as the fastest board on the planet and now it has a stable platform for paddlers of any height and weight to work from (<95kg tho).

Can't wait to see how the 21.5" goes, but the 23" volume/buoyancy is spot on - I always thought the 2016 was a little sticky/ sank with my weight (88kg).

It will be an interesting flatwater season this year. Some great specialized boards on the market, I reckon the Sprint will maintain its dominance with this updated design.

hi Auswind
what construction is the Hypernut available in the 9' and the 9'5
is it available in the new starlite?

I've got the 12'2 X 30 Freeride Starlite ordered, can't quite work out why I'm so looking forward to getting it, but I can't wait!
Had the original 12'6 X 30 and I've been kicking myself for selling, hopefully this will be just as much fun as a do anything, cruise, small surf and gentle downwind board.

Gday guys sorry if im going over old ground here but wondering what sort of litres for the hypernut 9 foot .
Has anyone demo'd the board? Would love to know if the 9 has a bit more glide which seemed to be an issue which came up a bit on past forums.
Cheers in Advance

Hey Jonathan,
l agree with you, the Freeride is an awesome board. Like you I regret selling mine. The new model looks great...heaps of concave. Enjoy your new board.

The 7'5 x 25 x 81 L looks dope!!!

I have been riding a Naish 8'0 x 26 x 80L and its perfect for me.