I am looking for advice on inflatable SUP's. I am looking to get a downwinder but do not have the space to store it, I reckon 12ft is as big as I can store. I have been looking at the Starboard Astro Touring 14', is this a suitable board for downwind in and around Port Phillip.

I understand the 12'6" x 26" version is going to weigh around 7kg. No doubt the bigger sizes will also be ridiculously light as well.

PTWoody said..
I understand the 12'6" x 26" version is going to weigh around 7kg. No doubt the bigger sizes will also be ridiculously light as well.

is that with air or with out

This pretty impressive I say.. if the hard rails and dual stringer take away most of the wobble you get on a isup this new 12'6 by 26 could be a good option for a BOP board in small to calm surf..

AndyR said..

PTWoody said..
I understand the 12'6" x 26" version is going to weigh around 7kg. No doubt the bigger sizes will also be ridiculously light as well.

is that with air or with out

This pretty impressive I say.. if the hard rails and dual stringer take away most of the wobble you get on a isup this new 12'6 by 26 could be a good option for a BOP board in small to calm surf..

Yeah especially on the buoy turns where you can paddle it like you stole it. Anyone else agree that rubbing is racing, come on down. Not so many takers from the $4k plus carbon race board owners?

These inflato race boards are less than half the price, weigh around 2kg less, can practically fold up into carry-on luggage and are rumoured to be stiffer than Dirk Diggler the first time he met Roller Girl.

So tell me again why we are so hell bent on resisting inflatables in elite racing?

DavidJohn said...

Maxeeboy said...

Red Paddle 12'6"x28" will work well

I agree.. and I know someone local selling one..

Yes I saw that board too, will possibly give the guy a call. Thanks all for the help.

The 2016 sic catalogue lists a 14 ft v2 bullet inflatable