Hi Everyone,

We recieved the container with most of the new model SUP's in earlier this week. Pre-ordered Boards were shipped out and should be reaching your local Starboard retailers today or early next week.

The boards we got in were the new:

8'5 x 30
9'0 x 30
9'8 x 30
9'8 x 28.5
10'0 x 34
10'5 x30
11'2 x 30
12'0 x32
Super 12'6
14'8 x 27.5

The other models will be available in June.

We also recieved the new Brochures in Bulk. If you would like us to post you out a copy send through your address to [email protected] Alternatively you can download a copy from www.star-board-sup.com

It was pretty good timing as we now have a Long weekend to test them all out...Woo-Hoo!!

Goochi said...

Hi Auswind

I don't know if you read my earlier post, but I must say that announcement was well timed.

Are you have a demo day for these new boards?
Would it be possibl eto sneak a ride this long weekend

Cheers

Gooch

Hi Gooch,

Unfortunately we won't be around this weekend to hold a demo, and the weather next week is looking pretty average for SUPing at this stage. Keep an eye on Seabreeze though 'cause we will hold a couple pretty soon.

Early morning before work could be the go...

Goochi said...

Early morning sounds good. Very interested to try out the 14'8.

Obviously "The Pin" will arrive in June, I wonder how it compares to the Naish Glide?

Have you tried this board Auswind?

Perhaps DJ may have?

No.. Not me.. I've not even heard of the Pin untill just the other day.

I keep asking at my local Starboard dealer for the new Starboard catalog and they still don't have any of them.

btw.. three of us did a great down-winder today.. and the Glide was really gliding.. and I'm geting better and better at catching runners on it.

I only fell off twice..

DJ

Ian Grose said...

DJ,

RPS in Elwood now have the catalog (more like a book) in store now or email your address to [email protected] and we will post one to you directly.

Thanks,

Ian

I was in there yesterday and they didn't.. I'll check again tomorrow.

Thanks

DJ

Stock's hit the East Coast and the range looks great.

Auswind said...
We also recieved the new Brochures in Bulk. If you would like us to post you out a copy send through your address to [email protected]

Just got mine. What a sweet catalogue. Line up looks pretty nice.

Are they Plastic lollies?

Whacko,they do look good!
Out of interest where do
Starboards come from and does
anyone know the history behind
the company?

mac

62mac said...

Whacko,they do look good!
Out of interest where do
Starboards come from and does
anyone know the history behind
the company?


Hi Mac

Starboard would arguably be the biggest Sail board manufacturer in the world. Their design and technology is always cutting edge and they produce a very solid, reliable product.
I've often wondered why Starboard products don't get discussed that much on this forum. Maybe the East coast is more Naish based?

Surely does, I got an 8'5 pocket rocket last weekend, I was hangin round with scotty mac @ robe SA. We did the swap, the scotty mac 9'4 quad does surf sweet but doesn't compare to the 8'5, it's an awesome board, very stable and for it's size and is better than any sup i've ridden on a wave, I wouldnt be surprised if we see a scotty mac custom with similar dimensions to the starboard 8'5 on the water very soon.....

And who might you be Mr Greenroom?

AA

hilly said...

Greenroom could nastily be termed a Starboard pimp. He likes them...

Greenroom is right though the new lineup is impressive on paper. Only just realised how many they are making now.

Yep I like them. I like the boards that they make
For windsurfing I have the 76L and 86L Fish and the 70L Evo
I ride the 11'2 SUP and I recently got married to it
Ive also riden the 9'0, 9'8 x 28.5, 9'8 x 30, 10'5 x 30, 12'0 and 12'6.
The two that stand out to me would be the 9'8 x 28.5 and the 10'5 x 30.
Both boards are super groovy

Starboard Subs are available at Greenline Surf in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. Their range and quality is amazing and they really do offer a board for every paddler and all conditions. I haven't ridden the S/B in shorter lengths yet but their 11'2 is by far the best 11+ board that I have ever paddled/surfed (hands down). I am so impressed with the boards that i am purchasing the new S/B 10.5 x 30 this week although it was a tough decision between it and the new 9'10 x 30. If you are on the Goldy - check them out and all the other new toys at Greenline Surf (no - I don't work for greenline and don't get a commission from them).

HAs anyone over 95 kg tried the Whopper yet?. Love some feedback.

I tried the various Naish offerings and I bought a Starboard 11'2".

The Naish felt very blimpy with very thick rails and a high centre of gravity. This seems to apply to all the Naish line including the 9'6" and the Glide. (I'm looking forward to trying out the Pin. It will be interesting if it displays a similar blimpy feeling to the Glide.)

(BTW. I'm not bashing the Naish boards. I'd quite happily own one if I didn't prefer the Starboard. It's just a personal preference.)

The downside of the Starboard is that they were quite expensive when I bought mine and I had to buy from a different store to my usual purveyor of fine water sports equipment. The Tufskin is very impact resistant but it gets dirty and scratches very easily. Even carrying it to the beach leaves finger marks on the skin (which is annoying).

I think the Starboard 11'2" is a tad slow for flat water paddling. I can feel when it reaches "terminal velocity" as the bow wave builds up. It's great in the surf and ok for fitness paddling and super stable.

The all-round nicest board I've tried is my mates C4 11'6". It has a nice looking surf shape and it rocks on flat water.