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The GO: the original progressive freeride board that offers stability, comfort and volume with a blend of high performance, speed and fun for the progressing rider. This simple formula, born out of the widestyle revolution that Starboard pioneered in 1998, places the GO as the board that marked the beginning of modern windsurfing design: no other board before it provided such ease of use, stability and performance for the average windsurfer.
In 2010, the Go boards share the same original formula and the same features that have made it so successful over a decade ago: a full EVA deck for comfort, multiple insert positions for beginners, intermediates and experts and carry handles in wider boards for convenient handling.
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The Futuras: the pure freeride boards that combine stability and ease of use with the widest wind range and the highest top end performance in its group. Blurring the lines between free-slalom boards and freeride boards, the Futuras are also, astonishingly, the most easy freeride boards in their group. This thanks to extra width and their ability to automatically deliver peak performance across a wide sweet spot.
Starboard Futuras were recently introduced in the World's leading windsurfing centre. Starboard started the season with 30% of customer's bookings while the other 70% booked established offerings. By the end of the season, the bookings changed to 70%, even up to 90% for Starboard. The Futuras' impossible combination of maximum performance with the easiest and most stable shape made it the simple choice.
Impossible engineering made possible: the Starboard Futura.
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The Maximum Efficiency concept is the key. Massive wind range, massive user range, maximum top end speed, maximum average speed, unbeatable overtaking ability and the quickest acceleration out of jibes: these are the criteria to achieve maximum efficiency. How to achieve it?
The largest R&D team with a wide variety of body weights: the iSonics 2010 were developed by Tiesda You, Svein Rasmussen, Remi Vila, Sven Akerboom, Kevin Pritchard, Cyril Moussilmani, Jimmy Diaz and Jim Drake. From 60kg to 95kg, from PWA Champions to your average freerider, no iSonic prototypes are validated unless all eight designers approve.They need to be the best for the best, and the best for the rest.
The technical advantage: with Tiesda and Jim's engineering background that covers various aspects of mechanics, fluid dynamics and material science, Starboard can blend theoretical knowledge with feedback from on-the-water testing that gives a blend that no other brand can match. The famous low-nose concept, the wide-tail design, the high-aspect ratio planing surfaces and the extra thin shapes have all come from theoretical analysis. Today, these have become benchmark features in modern slalom design.
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A lively and fast freeride board. A lively and fast freeride board. The 2010 FXR is a compact and stable design that gets planning on the lightest breeze and flies effortlessly through the wind lulls. The CNC fine tuned rockers keep the board gliding with the minimum wetted surface area. On the jibes the more compact design helps the FXR turn with ease, and finish the transitions with speed. In a straight line, the boards are extremely fast. The curved deck under the foot strap area provides an incredibly smooth and comfortable ride in all conditions.
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The Eco Wood construction uses a combination of Wood and PVC in a double sandwich lay-up. This construction combines our latest research with a competitive price and a reduced environmental impact.
As special models, the FXR & FXRS boards come in bright red finish.
No other board in our range comes even close to the FXRS Freeride Series in matters of speed and early planning.
Dynamics
If you are looking for the fastest board on our line, then look no further. No other board comes even close. Through its added width and light weight, the all New FXR-S is also the first board to get you into a plane. Slightly more technical than the FXR on the outboard footstrap positioning, it can still be tuned to a more casual riding with the inboard settings. Through the new CNC slalom rocker line, it gives you the confidence to push with all your weight forward into the corners, allowing you to change the radius of your jibe at any time.
The board construction focuses on light weight and riding stability. The sanded finish minimizes paint weight, and the full double wood sandwich offer great strength and dent resistance.
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58 V91 | 62 V100 | 65 V109 | 69 V118 | 74 V127 | 79 V136
Super fast Freeride boards for advanced riders. They supply an aggressive, electric feeling and breathtaking acceleration - also in light winds. Lots of top-end control and great carving jibe abilities.
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Since the boards received really good tests and consumer comments we decided to leave the shapes unchanged for 2010. They are very sporty but at the same time offer great easy surfing, comfort and control.
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Completely re-designed boards mixing speed and pleasure of control with an unmatched feeling of acceleration and turning potential. "Plug and play" is the first thing that will come to your mind when placing your feet onto these decks!
Features:
New LIGHTER construction technology has allowed to greatly improve the planning and top end potential. Full rails from nose to tail have made possible the use of shorter and wider outlines. The scoop-rocker has been flattened especially in correspondence to the mast track position in order to improve planning and reduce impact with chops. Increasing V towards the tail area, as a classic freeride board allows fantastic turns and great ease of control for your back foot. Foot-straps inserts have been moved towards the middle part of the board to allow easier foot placement and maximize easier balance for a pure riding pleasure.
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The balanced mix between floatation and performance makes the 360 Duratech line a perfect board to progress in your gybes and even allows you basic freestyle manoeuvres potential!
Features:
Two completely new shapes for perfect early planning needs. They both have the same character of easy to approach shapes; balanced thanks to the generous volume distribution packed inside and relatively short outline and wide middle point. The perfect shapes to improve the level of sailing after the school. A complete rail to rail V hull configuration allow the board to be ready to be jibed even at high speed and also increase the ease of control when the wind picks up.
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The Kode Tufskin is a dual purpose board: a freeride board for adults and an entry level, progressive board for kids. What makes the shape work for both purposes is the extra wide width for its compact volume. With its special features, this shape can then be adapted for either type of rider, making it the perfect board to be shared by all.
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Starboard introduces the Atom 99, the hyper-maneuverable freeride board. The freerider designed with a single purpose: to bring the freedom of style to freeriding.
Ride it strapless for total freedom of expression, to carve heel side and toe side jibes and ride switch stance. Or ride it straps-on for conventional control.
Ultra slim, with a fast rocker line and integrating Starboard's power steering spiraling vee concept, the Atom 99 turns, carves and reacts like no other freerider. It's no longer about top speed and maxed-out power. Only freedom counts.
Forget points, forget test scores; forget conventions and freeriding as you know it.
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Same shape/same design as the LTD just built for the average cruiser that wants a great board. The perfect balance of strength to weight ratio makes this full PVC sandwich structure our most popular construction - strong enough to take some abuse and light enough to keep you smiling!
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Once you blast off on the Rocket, you instantly get a feeling of freedom. The unique bottom shape combined with the shorter outline gives you a flying sensation in the lightest of winds. These boards are built to do it all- step on and you can’t deny the smile that hits you. Perfectly crafted deck shape, an unbeatable rocker line combined with magic rails keep the Rocket on top of the game.
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In 2005, when the Serenity concept was first revealed to the World by Windsurfing magazine USA, development work by windsurfing brands and media exposure on light wind windsurfing and longboards no longer existed. The industry had only just started to get the hang of wide-style boards, those new designs that have helped windsurfers the World over to plane in less wind. Planing windsurfing was all there was for windsurfers to read about, talk about, preach and practice.
"The Serenity aims at ultra-light winds and cruising, and puts a modern spin on the simple elegance that helped windsurfing boom decades ago. It doesn't require a jumbo sail. It doesn't require pro-level skills to enjoy. Best of all, it doesn't require real wind for an exhilarating ride. Simply hop on, sheet in and go. In this regard, the Serenity succeeds, and succeeds in a big way. In terms of growing the sport, putting more sails on waterways everywhere, and offering everyone a form of windsurfing that's all the time and all fun, the Serenity provides a valuable wake up call." Eddy Patricelli, editor of WindSurfing magazine
Serenity set the course for the next chapter. Its concept of an uncompromised, lightwind-only hull shape measuring 460cm desgined for the modern age of windsurfing created shockwaves through the industry. It paved the way for longboards to make their return and ever since then, lightwind windsurfing gradually grew and grew.
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The performance of a freeride board with the accessibility of a beginner board. Going back out windsurfing with the same feeling we had in the past, and with the advantage of modern technology!
Features:
Step tail for double rocker section. One for light wind and one for stronger winds; Full EVA deck for comfort and pleasure of riding; Thin rail shape for free feeling in manoeuvres; A fantastic longboard that keeps the "compact" feeling of a shortboard, whilst also being a very accessible board to everyone. It is also a great board to be sailed "retro" style in the waves!
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The 2010 X-Fire slalom board range is a selection of no-compromise racing machines designed for one purpose in mind - winning. A strong development effort between the RRD team in Italy and vice-slalom world champion/speed world champion Finian Maynard and his testing partner Tine Slabe has yielded clear improvements from the 09 generation in every size. More than 15-years of racing experience is directly incorporated into this new range keeping every aspect in mind in terms of creating a complete product. These boards will please even the most critical customer through their ease-of-use, stability, acceleration and blistering top-end speed. All new designs for the 80, 102, 120 and 135, alongside improved versions of the already very successful 90 and 112, will be the market leading brand for the upcoming season in the high-performance category. You must try and then you will believe from the performance on the water. RRD is once again ready to challenge for the top rankings.
Features:
Every board has different size. Wide and short outline on the 135 and narrower and longer on the 90 and 80. Proportionally related scooprocker lines in order to create a perfect balanced racing machine. All new designs for the 80, 102, 120 and 135 with improved scoop-rocker lines along with a new vee-to-flat release concept makes this new shape faster and in more control than the 09 generation. Real thoroughbred racing machines for the experts and great high-performance boards for the advanced-intermediate sailors.
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High speed, good control, easy handling (for Slalom boards). Serious racing machines for advanced and dedicated riders.
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FUN boards made for short board beginners and advanced freeriders who look for boards which demand very little input and offer great fun. They almost sail themselves. They plane early and easily reach top speed but always stay comfortable even in really choppy conditions. The best Easy Jibers.
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The board many of you have been waiting for has arrived. We have taken the blazing fast Manta shapes and the superb Rocket LTD lay up and combined them into one board. The Manta FR.
If you are looking for ultimate speed and ease of use, you just found it. The Manta FR has the same rocker line as the race proven Manta. This guarantees the speed while the footstrap positions give you options to go further in to the center of the board for easier control and turning. You can set the board up however you like - go blazing fast in the flat water with your straps outboard or put them in for more radical conditions. A board with this many features allows you to dial in the perfect setting for what you need.
The outline remains the same as the Manta, construction is the same as the Rocket LTD and the graphics take on a stealth silver look. A G-10 fin is included from the T-Lab Factory- tested and ready to break all limits. Get your hands on the Manta FR today!
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If you want to pass your buddies, get on the magazine test winning Manta boards. Not only are they fast, they have great top end control, instant acceleration and everything else. A perfect freerace machine. If you want to win contests, look no further than this proven PWA winner. Ross Williams put himself in first place at the inaugural PWA event of the season- The Manta boards have proven themselves time and time again. Try one today!
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The fireRace boards are made with the same shape as the x-fire 2009 boards! Pure World Cup boards built with wood and glass technology that will allow keeping the racing and performance feeling with a more durable construction technology.
Features:
Each board has different size. Wide and short outline on the 135 and narrower and longer on the 120, 112 and 105. Proportionally related scoop-rocker lines in order to create a perfect balanced racing machine. No compromise on the speed potential. Get ready for some action...
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Our free ride Boards are the key to your pleasure: their shapes do the work for you.
Easy and tolerant, they will enable you to accomplish a big jump ahead and to progress many of your skills.
All the parameters dedicated to your progression have been reunited in this shape. Capable of working and adapting itself this board has a harmonious outline and a big simple concave evolving into a double concave nearer the back. This enables the rider to accelerate easily, due to the support of lateral flats, its voluminous and round rails stabilises the floater.
Shape characteristics:
- Scoop: stretch and higher to the nose
- Outline: homogeneous and medium compact to be not too technical, it gives support for planning and jibing.
- Rails: voluminous round and not too sharp, for tolerance and support.
- Concave: under the mast box for quick planning.
- Double concave: under the feet zone, it is stretching the rocker line to make the board accelerating.
- Lateral flat sides: Stability and comfort.
- Vee: on the tail (only on the little volumes) it brings control and easiness for jibing.
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How many times have you gone to the beach and the wind, waves or both were not quite as you expected? Are you new to the water and want a fun board for a variety of conditions? Well, the BIC Jungle provides the answer with GUARANTEED water time for the whole family! From no wind and no waves, through to medium winds and waves... you can get out on the water and have fun no matter what! And you don't have to just windsurf, with our Bic Jungle you can turn to surfing, stand-up paddling and kayaking!
Having evolved from the design base of the latest stand-up paddle boards, which need to both glide well and surf in the waves, BIC Sport has drawn on its wealth of experience in windsurfing, surfing and kayaks to produce the BIC Jungle. Shaped by the renowned windsurf custom shaper Sergio Munari, in co-operation with the legendary surf shaper Gerard Dabbadie.
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A direct development of our Seal Concept, the SeaLion shape has been compacted within only 232cm of length, a 74cm width, and an 8,5kgs weight.
This is a board you can travel with and store very easily.
Its 135 litres volume is progressively spread on a balanced and very compact outline; this will guarantee that the board remains stable when stopped, allowing riders up to 100kg to stay standing-up on the board.
Its continuous V-bottom sports slight concaves along the full length, in order to maximise glide in lower wind-forces.
Its tail, with an over-50cm One-foot-Off, is fitted with pretty much outboard twin fins (2 x 18cm); which will get you on the plane from 2 Beaufort and maximise your back-foot turning power.
Its rails are significantly rounded and soft forward.
On the water
The SeaLion is a stable board; it bobs-up on the white-water, thanks to the limited area impacting the wave. With a bottom designed to skim in 1-2 knots winds, it will plane at the very first breeze. Its surfing curves are neat and stable, thanks to excellent supports on the voluminous rail in a bottom turn and instantaneous pivoting when later putting you weight on the back foot in the cut-back.
On a plane, this board will show a surprisingly good speed. Both jibes and tacks will be easy to master.
Strapless planning is a true sensation builder.
More than just a sensational, strapless windsurfing will improve your technique, helping you find the optimal feet placing, and an efficient body attitude
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Our Fury's, benefit from all of the required qualities enabling one to reach the highest speeds, with an incredible easiness.
Due to the association of a true slalom scoop turned up at the front, voluminous round rails on a V shaped board worked on a double concave, you will be able to evolve in all types of water spots, acceding to a high level of the required performance in an absolute comfort.
The qualities of these Free Slalom shapes are recognised, they offer sensations and performance with an easiness of accessibility.
The Fury's are very rapid. The Fury's are very accessible. The Fury's are true Slalom Boards.
The new 120 completes the program, with all qualities: Speed, versatility and easiness!
Shape characteristics:
- Scoop: stretch to the back, high forward for speed and easiness.
- Outline: harmonious and balanced, it brings support for quick planning, jibe, and comfort.
- Rails: rather voluminous, round forward, sharp to the tail to increase speed and manoeuvrability.
- Concave: under the mast box, it helps quick planning and comfort.
- Double concave: under the feet zone, it is stretching the rocker line and make the board accelerating.
- Vee: on the tail, it brings control and easiness in jibes.
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It is no longer necessary for us to demonstrate the characteristic 'accessible to all' of our slalom shapes. Our last Tracers had proven that anyone can dominate on the spot.
With all our past experience, this year we have re worked our scoops, our hulls and have redrawn our outlines.
We have improved our shapes taking in consideration what we learnt from: our world wide dominance in the elite windsurf competitions and from the last years where we focused on giving you the possibilities to reach this high level performance.
The new SL 1 Concepts are aimed to reach the ultimate performance.
The perfect glide and the absolute reactivity have been optimised by a complete development on every tiniest surface of the board.
- We have worked on the front part of the deck; 'two deck steps' strengthen the structure, guaranteeing an immediate reactivity of the shape during planning and when touching the water. The transfer of the applied forces is immediate towards the performance.
- The strap positions have been decentred on a more comfortable deck to optimise the speed.
- Cut outs disappear from the hull to the profit of a clear bottom shape without infringing the flow of the water.
- The value of the V has been redefined. Under the front foot the V is at its maximum and it is nearer to zero at the back of the board, guaranteeing stability and high speed.
The tests on the water have been filmed and the results talk for themselves: the shapes accelerate on the water without the slightest interference. The transfer of the applied forces on the front of the hull to the tail is optimised, as to win in acceleration and speed. Stability is perfect allowing endless accelerations.
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The all new Grand Prix range combines the test winning SP outlines, rockers and features with a construction that delivers a softer, more comfortable ride that wont break the bank.
Ultra fast and with the same effortless jibing as it's pro level cousin, the new Grand Prix is the ideal board for speed junkies, weekend slalom warriors, and anyone who wants to go fast.
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Based on the philosophy that only a board that is easy to control can ultimately go fast, the Naish SP Ltd. delivers blistering speed yet rides nearly effortlessly, even in rough water, shaped by renowned slalom expert Richard Greene, the designs combine a top speed oriented rockerline, tail cut-outs that facilitate top speed due to the decreased surface area, and a shape flow that results in unbelievably easy jibing. The ultra lightweight Technora sandwich construction adds responsiveness and lightning quick acceleration, making these boards the ultimate choice for both serious racers and weekend warriors who want the best slalom board on the market.
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Fanatic’s best-selling blend of speed and maneuverability has won tests and wowed riders world-over. Low-down grunt, smoking speed and a world of fast carves and stylish slides are yours in one perfect package.
Sebastian’s CAD software’s created curves to die for in a trio of sleeker, sportier outlines. Formed from our best freestyle and slalom shapes, these 3 Freecarve predators have a wider center point, yet feature narrower overall plan shapes for swooping turns on either the all-new 100 and 120, or refined 135 litre models.
For 2010 the Hawk is available in two constructions:
Wood Sandwich Light version - arguably the best weight:value ratio on the market
Hawk LTD Edition – Aramid Carbon Sandwich construction, with light finish and a CNC foiled G10 fin for an unbeatable performance on the water.
Key Developments:
- Increased center width
- 75° pintail for drag reduction, speed and easy jibing
- Reduced thickness for superior carving ability
- Double concave nose section for early planing and slicing ability through chop
- New Power V bottom combining performance and control
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For a Free Fast Planing Sensation
To streamline the range we morphed the high-performance Freeride Eagle line into our cutting-edge pack of Sharks. The Shark’s finely CAD-tuned scoop rocker lines deliver performance and comfort. The compact and balanced outline, with wider center and narrower tail shapes supported by our CAD Logical Volume Flow, guarantees control and comfort in any conditions. Smooth rails carve through chop like powder for satisfying jibing sensations, and a clean Power-V bottom shape ensures swift water release for outstanding speed and turnability.
The three smallest sizes 100, 115 and 125 descend from the Eagle. These three global test-winners now feature high-resistance ‘Shark-Skin’. All sizes are available in unbeatable value High Resistance Skin (HRS) that’s perfect for everyday use. The larger 135 and 150 are also offered in the new, improved Carbon Sandwich LTD Edition, with light finish and a G10 fin.
Key Developments:
- Much shorter and wider compact outlines
- Reduced area 80° pintail for less drag, improved speed and turning control
- Fuller front rails for a forgiving ride and smooth jibing. Thinner rails in the tail for tight turns and grip
- Higher rocker for amplified control
- Increased V for release and carving ability
- Increased double concave for cutting through the chop on max power
- Domed deck for comfort and ultimate footsteering feel
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