Boards UK recently tested the major SUP boards - with the Starboard 12'6 topping the test!

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As soon as you start paddling, stability is not a problem and it glides very well. The board was clearly one of the fastest on test, feeling quite easy to maintain a decent speed over a long distance.

Despite its length, it manoeuvres very well and can be pivoted on the tail very easily.The board picks up small waves and swells easily and is easy to steer while riding.

Fitting: The deck of the Starboard is covered in decent EVA (not wrapped around the rails).There is a nice guide on the deck that shows you the balance point of the board and hence where to stand. The Starboard also features a well-placed carry handle in the middle of the deck, making it a lot easier to get to the water's edge!

The board is supplied with a 23.5cm flex fin, as seen on longboards (surf). It also has FCS inserts for two thrusters fins.

There is the option of a centre-fin to give stability to those who are learning and to allow the board to be used as a longboard (windsurf) along with brass inserts for deckplate attachment.

Popularity: The Starboard was extremely popular with all testers. It made first place in terms of popularity (it was in the top two for every tester), and was highly rated by all for its manoeuvrability, speed and ease of use.Strengths: Speed, manoeuvrability and versatility in waves and on flat water.

Weaknesses: Slightly harder to balance on than some bigger boards.

Overall: The Starboard is a great all round SUP for both flat water and small waves. It's easy to use and has something to offer everyone from complete beginner to advanced waverider It has a really nice balance of length for glide and straight line stability and a thin tail with lots of rocker for manoeuvres and waveriding. Add to that well thought-out fittings and the board is hard to beat.

Oops the 12'6 and 12'2
Any recommendations?
Im also wanting to know the thickness?
Ill be keen to demo one before CHRISTmas
I need to put my order in to Mrs CHRISTmas

Im 67kgs and wanting the SUP board for surf.
Yes I am keen and yes I will give you a call but there is one problem... Im back at work in Karratha and wont be home for 2 weeks if Im lucky but its looking like its gonna be another 4 week stint.
Will talk to you soon.
Thanks

Hey thanks Scotty
The reason why I have been keen on the Starboard is because I ride their windsurf boards. So Im kinda being loyal?
Also it has a mast track to use in light winds.
But I think my sole purpose for a SUP is transport to offshore reefs. About 2 to 3kms. I was planning to use the SUP in small swell but also tow my surfboard out to surf on while I anchor the SUP.
So a boyant and stable SUP I will feel much safer on than a 10 foot?
I still am yet to demo the Starboard.
Im hanging for it
I dont know? What do you all think?

For sure, if you are going for distance and or surfing small waves, the starboard would be fine. When you said surfing I thought you meant surfing the SUP. Somewhere like hells gates in gero would be sweet for doing that. You will have heaps of fun paddling around also. Its sort of fun even without waves.

stevecliff said...

I love my starboard 12'6"

Catches anything, great to paddle...

Yeah thats the type of stuff I want a SUP for.
Small non breaking type waves. Enough to get speed and to carry the speed through the turns without slowing down or bogging rails.
Any other personal reviews and experiences with the Starboard 12'6?

just thought i'd post this up so crew can compare to the Starboard 11'2 review