2005 Catalog - the Worlds largest windsurfing company
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2005 Catalog - the Worlds largest windsurfing company
Half way to China 08. Starboard’s challenge is to help create a popular Olympic windsurfing class for the largest possible participation. Jim Drake has been at the forefront of the Z Class project, with meetings inside ISAF, visits to evaluation events and presentations of carefully thought out class rules. We hope to see Z class boards from all brands compete as early as the Siam cup 04 and further in Olympic trials, but more importantly in all the thousands of local races before the 08 games. The Formula Experience class can become the inexpensive Olympic feeder class recruiting young sailors for Olympic windsurfing. Z class boards are early planing hulls very close to Formula designs. An extended and sharpened front area produces a longer waterline, which in collaboration with a centerboard and mast track, makes for brilliant tactical non planing light-wind sailing. Once the wind comes up the track moves back, the centerboard retracts and the bow lifts out of the water providing a full-on Formula windsurfing feel. Thousands of sailing and yacht clubs around the world will finally find it interesting to facilitate for a popular style of windsurfing, suiting their Olympic sailing programs. The class concept allows several similar but different shapes to fit within a tight “design box”. The Z class invites different manufacturers to register their own class-legal equipment for an Olympic cycle, providing versatility, freedom of choice, better support, service, availability and increased participation. Since the very first time the sport took part in the Games in Los Angeles 1984, the One Design concept has kept stalling Olympic windsurfing. Today no “one design” class is active anymore, only the Olympic class which artificially survives on Olympic funding. Just like a skier chooses his ski for the games, a windsurfer should be able to select a registered class board. It’s time to bring windsurfing to the next level. Specification Model Length Width Tail Fittings Fin size Class legal sails Z-Class 270 cm 100 cm 76.9 cm Deep tuttle + Daggerboard system + Adjustable mast track system Drake Race 700 + Daggerboard 10.7 m2 max, 2 sails For more info and your active support, please check out: Design and Illustration by K4G, KOLTd Black • Product shots by Nott • Action captured by John Carter, Ugo Richard • Produced by Starboard Art Department Photographer: Ugo Richard 1 2–3 4–5 6–7 8–9 10–11 12–13 Prokids Series The Guide The Next Generation Behind the Scenes From the Past to the Present Design Development Details Technology 14–17 18–19 20–21 22–23 24–27 Start Go Express Compact Carve 28–31 32–35 36 37–40 42–45 46–47 48–49 FreeSEX Acid My Board Specifications EVO Kombat Diva 50–51 52–55 56–61 62–67 Starboard Racing Development Formula F-Type and S-Type Sonic and Hypersonic 68–69 70–71 72–73 74–75 76 Accessories Starboard Dream Team Starboard’s World Crew Starboard Serves World Network Please check our web pages for more information www.star-board.com www.start-windsurfing.com www.windsurfing-academy.com The next generation of boards and sailors are here to take windsurfing to the next level. Seeing 6 year old Joergen and 9 year old Connor blasting around inspired us to develop a whole new generation of boards scaled to their size. The Pro Kids range is the coolest program we have ever been involved in, adding a whole new face to windsurfing. Promoting the prospects of a whole new Olympic windsurfing class is a challenge Starboard has been at the forefront of during the last 18 months. A new style of super early planing boards which works well also in non planing conditions were the product brief for our Z-Class boards. We look forward towards China 2008, and especially the thousands of races to be held before then, including the Formula Experience class events that hopefully will become the future recruitment events. The Kombat is our new blend. A “curved to fit” multipurpose vehicle combining the best of our Freeride and Evo lines, into a no fear, no bull, cross over fun and fly package. Fast and furious S-types are on the way to bring a whole new sporty feel to freeriding, while instead of waiting the F-type transforms non sailing days into a full planing adrenaline fix. The Express, the world’s only modern center fin board, built with a light sandwich construction. Potentially the most popular board concept today. The new Starsurfer is a favorite. A great toy for kids and parents alike. Svein started windsurfing in 1978 and won the Mistral Worlds in 1983. He was a gold medallist candidate for the 1984 Olympics and spent 10 years on the PWA pro circuit. In 1991 he became the first sailor to win all disciplines in the IFCA Production-board Class Worlds. Svein Rasmussen President, Starboard International Most Starboard master boards are tested by Svein before they get verified for production. Svein is as the sole owner of the brand he founded in 1994, still involved in overlooking every step of the Starboard concept from shaping to shipping. We have further developed all ranges by building and testing more prototype boards and fittings than ever before. Our services are growing and thanks to all the outstanding personalities that support Starboard, we are ready to continue taking windsurfing to the next level. Svein in Maui, April 2004 4 The entry level Start boards have gone to a new level by combining maximum balance with super early planing, providing true thrills from the very first time on board. Warning: Please do not try this action with your Carve board. 5 Jim Drake Our very good friend Jim Drake jets around the world to help ISAF develop a new Olympic windsurfing class. A great step forward for windsurfing enthusiasts, and a political minefield for Jim. Here we have a man, the inventor of our sport, spending his time ensuring that windsurfing reaches its true potential. Jim is interested in any challenge, as he believes that virtually anything is possible with the right dedication. He is still holds the world speed record for an aircraft since 1967, and knowing how far technology has advanced since then, we can only guess how far ahead Jim was of his time, and how far ahead he is of the present time. Normally Jim will conclude a conversation reassuring us that his “predictions” normally will be quite easy to spot in 30 years and then I see how disappointed he is for the world that has to wait so long to conclude. We wish we all could open our eyes and get a glimpse of what Jim sees next. Eric Girard Eric Girard is breaking news, making documentaries sailing with whales in New Foundland, creating windsurfing events in Canada, a role model for Oreal products, and helping windsurfing make headlines around the world. Eric is an ambassador for both Windsurfing and Starboard, making people around the world see windsurfing from new angles and locations. 6 Tor Bakke Tor Bakke has many stories to tell after travelling the windsurfers life. Every year we get to learn more about the background of the first European Vice Champion of windsurfing. The time as a windsurfing instructor in the Bahamas, his creation of the production Strapper sailboards with legendary Jason Polakow, and the crucial Norwegian Championships in 1981 where he and Svein were battling for the title until the last upwind. Marketing manager at Cobra int. and owner of his private nightclub at age 18. Tor is heading Starboard web side of things, and more. Trent Pedersen Joe Dumrongvivat Trent Pedersen holds the title Marketing Manager. The truth is that Trent does not get enough time to look at all marketing aspects. He has been thrown into a quickly expanding organization, which needs his multitude of skills at all levels, and there isn’t any corporate or windsurfing discipline that Trent would not be able to handle. Besides being a skilled sailmaker and party animal, he is the man that helps Starboard make all the right decisions. Joe Dumrongvivat, the youngest top manager in the windsurfing industry, has not only guided Starboard to become the worlds best selling brand. He insures that Starboard products are available on time in 75 different countries through the very best channels. He has with his long term sales planning secured that the second hand value of Starboard remains the highest in the market. Joe was the first man to Join Starboard, and he is the last man to leave the office every day. Ian Fox Ian Fox has one particular mission this season, get his one year old son Carter windsurfing. Carter already came to our photo shoot where Ian successfully commanded some 40 crew for 10 long days, ensuring that 4 camera men, the sun, the wind, helicopters and our pro team were ready for action at the right time. Ian lives to go fast, his board of choice is the Sonic 100, he’s involved in testing S-type and Carve prototypes, and will provide the most in depth feedback possible on equipment in our forum pages. Kjell Vagle Kjell Vagle, a man with more enthusiasm for windsurfing than anyone we know. This “nut head” created a windsurfing club at the artic circle with close to 300 members. Today he is in charge of the windsurfing-academy program, our sponsorship alliance project and other new trend setting avenues. Kjell was Svein’s sports doctor back in the 84 Olympic’s in LA. Scott McKercher Scott Mckercher does not like to loose and looking back he probably has won the most in his career. He won the respect of all the other PWA sailors, people that he accidentally met on the beach and his friends. He won the love of a beautiful blond woman and keeps helping to create winning board designs .He would also like to win a port tack down the line wave sailing event, but when he does, that will be quite unsubstantial when its all added up. Keith Baxter R mi Vila Michael Nakvachara Remi Vila’s motivation is clear. We must create brilliant designs for the 08 Olympics, as the sport of windsurfing has so much to gain with a class where sailors are using equipment they enjoy racing. It’s a difficult task, developing a board that sails well in light wind, planes early and is plenty of fun in high winds. Remi divides his time between traveling the world to help Jim Drake convincing ISAF that a change must happen. Developing and testing boards with Starboard, and taking care of his own successful business and beautiful wife in Martinique. Michael Nakvachara suffered an injury while winning a ice hockey game in Bangkok last year, but is now back in action. He is everywhere doing everything. For Starboard he supports the test program and helps manage the Starboard test facility at Naklua Bay, Thailand. Michael is an engineer with an eye for the very best shapes, and he helps us select and refine, over and over again. Keith Baxter Born and raised in Hawaii, he became a member of the Kaneohe Yacht club where he learned to sail. He brought the first Hobie Cats to Hawaii, and soon became state champion. He got himself the original windsurfer with serial nr:326, seeing that a new sport was about to happen. He started Fleetwood and produced the best mast tracks and booms in the business. Later he started HPL, known as the boom manufacturer with 10 out of the world’s top 10 ten sailors on the customer list. Keith and his wife Karen later initiated the worlds first Kiteboarding accessory company, Airush. Today he is our inspiration for the new Prokids movement and with his kids Connor and Ashley, he travels the world promoting kids windsurfing. As a good friend on and off the water, Keith always shares his ideas and we are happy to follow him on new adventures. Ellen Faller and Roger Jackson Ellen Faller and Roger Jackson, both US windsurfers of the year. Spend their years growing the sport of windsurfing. They travel to events all around the US, setting up windsurfing clinics and demos as the go. www.start-windsurfing.com is serviced by them, and they are the brains behind the “Taste of windsurfing” quick lessons. Send them a question and you will get more than an answer. 7 California. Del Rey, 1967, Jim Drake became the first person to sail a windsurfer @ Marina rd On May 23 Starboard has since 1995 been at the forefront of windsurfing. By pushing the envelope the following trends have been set by the company that is said to have brought windsurfing back to the masses. Wood Technology • 1995 – the World’s first production wood sandwich boards. Precision • 1997 – ISAF measurers express that Starboard has reached the most precise underwater hulls. GO • 1998 – the World’s first wide short-board. • 1998 – the world’s first board with full EVA deck. Carve • 1999 – the World’s first short, wide freeride boards. Formula • 1999 – the World’s first dedicated Formula windsurfing board. Fish • 1999 – the World’s first short and wide “real world” waveboard. Start • 1999 – the World’s first ultra-wide beginner board. Play • 2000 – The worlds first sandwich kids board. Free Formula • 2000 – the World’s first freeride oriented Formula board. Formula Experience • 2001 – the World’s first Formula Experience boards. Kiddy • 2002 – the World’s first real kids entry level board. Hypersonic • 2002 – the World’s first short, wide slalom board. Compact • 2003 – the World’s first 2m windsurf board made for traveling. Pro Kids • 2004 – the World’s first dedicated performance boards for kids. Express II • 2004 – the World’s first ultra wide sandwich board with a daggerboard. Z-Class • 2004 – the Worlds first Hybrid board. Jean Louis Colmas 8 & Svein Rasmussen 1995 9 Starboard’s core research, design and development team are all too aware that innovation and quality is a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Paying attention to details, listening intently and thinking two steps ahead, is what drives the team forwards. Listening to schools, Starboard developed the new Clipperbox system, a revolutionary retractable centre-fin system, so simple and functional by design. Sand-proof, durable and simply so smooth to use. Paying attention to test riders, a new dual-layer tread pattern was designed for 2005 board pads. With a uni-directional ‘Fish Scale’ grooving, these pads offer traction and grip in precisely the right direction, whilst allowing the foot to smoothly slip out when exiting from the straps. With concerns about safety, Starboard introduced the Safety Rubber Washer, a small device that protects flesh from protruding fin bolts – a small and simple detail yes, but a critical one none the less. Racers wanted lighter straps and did not mind compromising size-adjustment practicality – so a Racestrap that weighs a mere 90g with minimal water absorption was developed and introduced as standard on all Formula and Sonic boards. Tiki Tools, full EVA decks, plastic fins with tool-less Easy Bolts fixtures for kids… the list goes on. Tiesda You The greatest detail of all, the shape, is the ultimate focus of attention. Hundreds of concepts are tested and refined each season, day in and day out, all year round; involving dozens of core designers of the most experienced caliber and verified by professional test riders from around the world, each board and its details strive to define performance, innovation and quality. Per Andersson. A Swede bred in the waves of Western Australia, Per shapes, tests and specializes in board construction, shape and quality. A pure perfectionist by nature, Per has grown to become a key figure in the workshop within a short space of time. Driven by sheer passion, he draws sincere respect from those of us around him. Koltd Black. The artist who’s talent designs the artwork that goes on the boards. Mixing windsurfing inspiration with tattoos, comics, and local beer, he has both a unique graphic and working style. A maverick by nature, a clown around the office, Koltd demands freedom of movement and an artistic license in his work, contained only within the broadest of marketing guidelines. A tough guy to keep inspired and motivated. Herr Udo Busshoff is Starboard’s product designer in charge of the development of parts and accessories; a meticulous and extremely creative character, with a thorough understanding of functionality and design aesthetics. Mr. 'German precision'. Trained with 13 years in a performance sports retail shop and a diploma in Product Design. Nimit Pormchan, Gob Sewakul, Pracha Nai Win, Peak Sakarin and Pop Singnin. The leading workshop craftsmen of exceptional talent and ability. The inseperable gang handle the making of all Starboard prototypes and masters for many years now, however big, small or challenging. Between boards, they like to install sub-woofers in the workshop and play the music so loud it's like working in a club. The guys hang out together, wakeboard together, eat together and fom a closely knit group of especially pure-hearted friends. Gob Sewakul, Pracha Nai Win Per Anderson KOLTd Black (Peeraphol Piankaew) Herr Udo Busshoff Nimit Pormchan Peak Sakarin, Pop Singnin Tiesda You B.Eng Hons (IMechE) Head of Starboard Design and Development “At the age of 26, Tiesda You is already something different. Shaper for the Starboard brand, he has created an impressive number of mythological boards. Of French nationality, Cambodian origin and born in Sudan, Tiesda grew up in Qatar shaping boards before moving to London to pursue studies in engineering, fluid dynamics and composite materials at UCL. A shaping prodigy and a master of curves.” Portrait by Planchemag, April 2004. 10 11 Introduced back in 1994 by Jean Louis Colmas from New Caledonia, the woodlaminated custom boards offered the lightest ever build method. Successfully transferred to mass-production in 1995 by Jean Louis and Svein Rasmussen, Starboard produced boards over a kilo lighter than the competition. Dyneema is a fibre engineered to provide a remarkably high specific strength and high impact absorption properties. The fibres are manufactured in a unique gelspinning process that align the molecule chains in a parallel orientation. The resulting strength, elongation-to-break ratio and a sonic velocity of over 10 km/s combine to give a sandwich laminate capable of absorbing high levels of impact energy. Dyneema is used by the US Department of Defence in their bullet-proof vest for ballistic energy absorption. Often overlooked, Starboard's wood laminates also results in a board that has been proven to deform less on the water during actual sailing: the shape under your feet remains exactly as designed when it matters most. "The material is very rigid, but very pleasant since we have the impression that vibrations are absorbed without any deformations in the board" - Wind magazine France, March 2002. Today, we are pleased and proud to see Starboard's pioneering trademark technology used by several other good brands. "The most impressive construction we saw was the wood veneer found on some of the Starboards. According to our weight and ding tests, Starboard managed to marry low-weight- as low as any board its size- with ding resistance almost comparable to that of boards with thermoformed skins" - American Windsurfer magazine – USA. The 0.6mm Australian pine is exceptional as it combines properties in a unique way: the wood is inherently unidirectional and low in resin-absorption, as well as remarkably stiff in compression - conventional laminates such as carbon or glass lacks this quality. Furthermore, wood exhibits high dynamic strength and exceptional impact resistance. The relatively high thickness of the wood laminate multiplies even further its strength, stiffness and ding resistance qualities. The wood laminate is combined with military grade glass, carbon and an Airex sandwich core brought from the aerospace industry. Dyneema is used to reinforce areas of the board subjected to heavy impacts as a means to increase durability further. The Dyneema Reinforced Airex Model construction is a sandwich construction described as "bullet-proof" by the US magazine Windsurfing. Using an Airex core combined with military grade glass, D-RAM boards feature the use of wood under the heels for impact resistance as well as Dyneema in high impact-exposed areas of the board. Glass & Carbon fibre The use of innovative techniques such as foaming epoxy resin, new compression moulding techniques and continuous fibre glass layers provides the required skin thickness for a strong and stiff laminate, while specific reinforcements further enhance impact and fatigue resistance in the most stressed areas. Low density EPS core maintains the overall weight down and provides flex for added comfort while sailing. For N-ASA boards with a full EVA comfort deck (Start and Starsurfer), the EVA layer replaces the ASA skin on the deck so as to bond directly with the underlying epoxy and glass fibre layers: the durability of the EVA deck is increased and weight is saved. N-ASA technology opens the way for a future line-up of simple, high performance and affordable range of equipment designed for everyday fun for all. The new N-ASA technology combines the use of expanding resin with a 0.3mm ASA skin for a simple yet tough and durable construction. Seamless rails and custom finishing, with sharp release edges and soft carving rails, provide a higher level of quality than ever achieved before with such technologies. ASA (short for Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) is a copolymer based material that has excellent properties for outdoor applications with its remarkable resistance to prolonged exposure to sunlight, heat, rain and common chemicals, and with its ideal mechanical properties: the actylate elastomer has an excellent resistance to discoloration and degradation from UV sunlight and as a laminate sheet, provides high scratch and impact resistant protection. Integrated heel bumpers (Dur-X) Outer deck PVC Core (Dur-X) Inner deck PVC Core (Dur-X) Glass fibre Glass fibre Glass fibre (reinforcement) EPS Foam (14g/l density) Load dispersing W-shaped double/single sandwich transition (Dur-X) 0.6mm aurstralian pine wood (reinforcement) Outer deck PVC core (Dur-X) Inner deck PVC core (Dur-X) Glass fibre EPS Foam (14g/l density) Carbon 0.6mm australian pine wood (full deck, full bottom) Oversized, angled Carbon/Kevlar heel reinforcements (Dur-X) Glass fibre 360 g/m2 glass fibre reinforcement Seamless, custom finished rails Injection-moulded retractable centre-fin system Glass fibre Single deck PVC sandwich Glass fibre (half deck reinforcement) Glass fibre (reinforcement) 530 g/m2 glass fibre reinforcement B Glass fibre Load dispersing W-shaped double/single sandwich transition (Dur-X) Inner bottom PVC core(Dur-X) Outer bottom PVC core(Dur-X) Glass fibre Integrated heel bumpers (Dur-X) Glass fibre Glass fibre Glass fibre Oversized, angled glass fibre heel reinforcements (Dur-X) A Glass fibre Dyneema Dyneema Glass fibre Glass fibre C Glass fibre Dyneema Above, the Acid 80 model in Dur-X Wood Technology and right, the Evo 70 in Dur-X Dram Technology - Double sandwich bottom and deck, with integrated heel bumpers. Other boards that feature a full double sandwich construction are the Kombats. The Carve 94 and 101 have a double sandwich on the bottom only. Other Carves, the S-Types, F-Types, Compacts, Freesexes and all racing models feature a single sandwich construction. Oversized, external rail-wrapping carbon reinforcement (Dur-X) Glass fibre Inner bottom PVC core (Dur-X) Outer bottom PVC core (Dur-X) Glass fibre Glass fibre Glass fibre Glass fibre 0.6 wood impact reinforcement Glass fibre Glass fibre 450 g/m2 continuous glass fibre 300 g/m2 glass fibre reinforcement 163 g/m2 glass fibre EPS Foam (14g/l density) The START in N-ASA technology. Dual-density EVA nose protector High-density EVA nose bumper The Dur-X construction label signifies the use of heel bumpers, double sandwich, oversized, angled reinforcements and optimized external reinforcement patches. The Dur-X standard is used for all Acid, Evo and Kombat models. A The double-to-single sandwich transition line follows a W-shaped curve to spread the load over a maximized area. The resulting smoother transition reduces the load-concentration ahead of the mast track increasing durability. B Oversized heel reinforcements cover the footstrap inserts, reducing the load concentration that normally occurs between the plastic inserts and the surrounding area. The heel reinforcements are wrapping around the rails to cover the apex of the board and are also angled to spread loading more effectively and prevent total breakage due to localised stress concentration. 12 C A unique mould-marking method guarantees the most accurately built production sandwich boards: heel, nose, rail and ‘half-deck’ reinforcements follow precisely the design specification to maximize strength-to-weight ratio and enhance durability. In 1995, Starboard made available both Power and Tuttle boxes for our medium and large sized boards. Following one year of feedback from the world market, we decided to choose the original Tuttle box system, and are happy to see that all manufacturers have currently chosen the Tuttle design for the board models that need maximum strength to carry the largest fins. The Freesex range of freestyle boards called in for a new construction that combines minimal weight with direct impact resistance and optimum responsiveness. Single sandwich on both deck and bottom is therefore utilised, with a 3/4 carbon/kevlar deck reinforcement that provides the required impact resistance and stiffness. Full Wood further enhances the stiffness characteristics on Wood models, while a Stonewash finish minimises finishing weight with a pro edition look. Glass Fibre PVC Glass Fibre Glass Fibre High Density PU Foam Widely established amongst experienced pro and top level recreational sailors as the best fin mount solution available, the Tuttle box gives the highest level of structural integrity and affords the most secure fit. This in turn ensures that the board’s performance is never compromised by a loose fitting fin. Furthermore the 2 screws system provides extra assurance from losing the fin while crashing into an object sailing, and keeping the fin from moving if it slightly touches the bottom or if it is subjected to other small impacts. Carbon/Glass Fibre Wood 13 The Start, was the first dedicated ultra-wide beginner’s board. Originally introduced in 1999 it has revolutionized entry level windsurfing by making the sport incredibly easy to learn – cover the basics in a mere 60 minutes. n Svein Rasmusse Today, the new 2005 shapes are ultra stable. The Start S, M and L have new fittings and have been especially developed to make windsurfing more addictive. The new models are simply tailored to let first timers have instant success when learning the basic’s and then provide them with the sensation of planing straight away, getting them hooked. The wide shapes with extra volume in the mid rail section insure plenty of stability to secure the best platform for easy learning, and the wide tail area encourages the earliest possible planing. More stable, more ergonomic, more durable, more fun and more exciting to ride. Smooth to jibe and quick to plane, the new Start’s not only make learning quicker, it also makes planing and performance sailing more accessible and easier to attain. Learn easier, plane quicker, get hooked faster! Julie Eric Girard Jurgen Svein Rasmusse n and Julie Eric Girard 14 15 “Starboard is not just happy to have pioneered the compact widestyle beginner board, it is a team that endlessly improves the concept towards more maneuverability and ease of progress. The Start is currenty the most stable and easiest board in the World, while keeping a heathy dose of excitement - no... make that pure fun!” Wind magazine France, March 2003 Jaeger • Fat rails in the midsection give incredible stability and floatability. Even at reduced widths, these fat rails give the stability of boards much wider. • Fine, thin rails in the tail with heavy tuck-under provide aft rail bite and easy initiation to smooth jibing performance. • Wider tail of the Start L lowers the planing threshold significantly, to get learners hooked to speed before they know it! • The deck in the back third of the board is domed for extra comfort in all footstrap positions. While the subtle central ridge helps the user to feel the board’s center line, making learning instinctively easier and faster! • Multiple footstrap positions cater for the absolute beginner, intermediate and for maximum performance. Claudia Claudia & Eric Girard • The 3-coloured deck indicates standing positions and is in coordination with footstrap positions. Inside colour for first timers, middle colour for planing initiation and outside colour for higher performance • The revolutionary Clipperbox retractable center fin system is super slick and smooth to use. Totally sand proof and totally flush to the deck. • Just ahead of the center fin is an attachment point for the leash loop, that can be used to give learners more confidence and prevent them from drifting too far. Because it is positioned in the center, the leash will not affect board behaviour and response. • Sharp release edge in the trailing section of the hull – a feature rarely found in ASA boards - improves crispness, planing performance and acceleration. • A concaved deck in the forward area helps guide the user through a tacking maneuver with ease. • High quality fittings: Clipperbox, super-soft uni-directional fish scale pads, safety washers, easy to adjust Quick-straps, nose bumper, carry handles. Start S Start M Start L 3 models are tailor made for different weight and skill groups: • The L for heavy weights and sailors that are looking for the easiest board to learn on, with a planing incentive. • The M for medium weights and for sailors more orientated towards jibing initiation and a more conveniently sized package. • The S for lighter weights and sailors living in windier locations. Specification N-ASA Model Volume Length Width Tail Weight 150 liters 205 liters 225 liters 235 cm 258 cm 253 cm 85 cm 90 cm 101 cm 56.0 cm 62.1 cm 74.3 cm 13.0 kg 14.1 kg 15.1 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Clipperbox + Deep Tuttle Clipperbox + Deep Tuttle Clipperbox + Deep Tuttle Clipperbox fin + Drake Shallow 40 Clipperbox fin + Drake Shallow 40 Clipperbox fin + Drake Shallow 40 2.0-9.0 m2 2.0-9.5 m2 2.0-11.5 m2 +-5% Jaeger & Connor Start S Start M Start L Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 17 Eric Girard A whole new world of windsurfing “The Go, the revolution that made windsurfing accessible, allowing beginners to become autonomous within half a day. Others adopted it as an everyday board. Others went as far as to take it out for back loops!” Planchemag, France, June 2004. Eric Girard One for all Eric Girard The launch of the first GO board back in 1998 started the history of modern windsurfing. Derived from development on the first semi wide race boards, the Go brought a new world of accessibility to windsurfing. The very first EVA covered full sandwich boards were hailed by the press as “saving the sport of windsurfing”, and these immediate best sellers redefined progressive performance freeriding. The Go further became the starting point of the first Starboard Formula boards. As Jim Drake pronounced that wide boards will truly become popular the day they are evolved enough to win a World Championship. In 2000 his wide designs took all the first 6 places in the Formula Worlds. a Boujam Eric Girard The Go's cater for all, including beginners who need wide widths for extra stability, optional side fins for directional stability, and comfort from the full EVA deck. Combining these features with a crisp lightweight sandwich construction with shapes that bring impressive speed, early planing, extra comfort and truly amazing jibing qualities, the GO is the one for all. • Full sandwich construction makes the GO boards stiff, crisp and light to sail, with a responsive and exciting ride. • Multiple footstrap positions transform the board from an entrylevel tool to a high performance freeride blasting machine. • Racing developed cutaways and flat tails reduce wetted surface to deliver speed, sharp acceleration and improved trim. • Full EVA deck with graduated thickness to minimize weight. • Thin, heavily tucked-under rails in the tail, combined with a rounded, pinched outline, enabling truly excellent jibing qualities – full planing, powerful and fast jibes that will blow you away. • Optional side fins transform the GO boards into a beginnerfriendly board that stays upwind comfortably. • High quality fittings: Super-soft, uni-directional Fish Scale pads, safety washers, carry handles, easy to adjust Quickstraps. Specification FAST Model Boujama Length Width Tail Weight 155 liters 170 liters 185 liters 255 cm 256 cm 253 cm 85 cm 90 cm 99 cm 59.5 cm 62.2 cm 67.5 cm 10.0 kg 10.6 kg 11.8 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Drake Race 520 Drake Race 560 Drake Race 600 5.5–9.5 m2 6.0–10.5 m2 6.5–12.5 m2 +-5% Optional GO side fin 18 Volume Go 155 Go 170 Go 185 Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 19 Eric Girard Svein Rasmussen Janine Fox Svein Rasmussen Versatile windsurfing back to the roots. • Lightweight full sandwich construction with premium gel coat finish. • Wide width offers exceptional stability and early planing. • Fine, thin rails in the tail with a rounded outline and some heavy tuckunder provide exceptionally smooth jibing performance with easy initiation. Finally Available • Multiple footstrap positions cater for the absolute beginner, intermediate and for maximum performance windsurfers. • Revolutionary “Clipperbox” retractable center fin system, super slick and smooth to use. Totally sand proof and totally flush to the deck. The all-new light weight Express II at 90 cm width is the World's first wide sandwich board with a retractable center fin. Why has no one produced a lightweight modern wide board with centerboard before? Probably for the same reason that no one thought of wide boards before the GO was finally created.. “When sailors get to know that this trend setting combination actually is available, we will all be out of stock”, was the first comment we received when we showed the board to a few US based shops during our photo shooting. • A concaved deck in the forward area helps guide the user through a tacking maneuver with ease. Makes learning instinctively easier and faster! • High quality fittings: Carry handle, safety washers, easy to adjust quickstraps. The versatile all-round board, combining learning, light and high wind performance with progressive sailing, all in one package. Fun for all the family, friends and pets. A unique combination of lightweight full sandwich construction, premium gel-coat finish and the revolutionary “Clipperbox” retractable center fin. The Express II will deliver crisp and exciting performance for the advanced sailor, with impressive speed and exceptionally smooth jibing. For the progressing sailor, the Express II offers a large mono-pad for comfort, multiple footstrap positions for accessibility and early planing abilities. For the beginner, there is plenty of stability and added security of a center fin to stay upwind, helping to sharpen the learning curve. For other sailors, it's a lighter weight wide board for early planing, with a center fin for upwind capability in light winds. Specification FAST Model Volume Length Width Tail Weight 205 liters 258 cm 90 cm 62.1 cm 12.8 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Clipperbox + Deep Tuttle Clipperbox fin + Drake Race 560 2.0–9.5 m2 +-5% Express II 20 Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 21 Plug and play The Compact is the practical one-board freeride solution. It is the most compact board in its class, the only board in its class in actual fact! The Compact combines a massive sail range and freeride performance on a totally new level, all in one style board. Ultra short not only means super easy storage and transportation, but also means ultra responsive control in strong winds. Being relatively wide brings the ability to plane up quickly in light winds with larger sails, while adding stability. A rounded tail outline and soft tuckedunder rails makes for impressive jibing by wide-style freeride standards. The low swing weight feel of a super short board will blow you away with its outstanding response and agility. Pure plug and play. • Ultra short nose is the secret behind the Compact's amazing responsiveness and control. • Ultra fat also means enough nose volume for quick tacks and getting back to the beach when the wind drops. • Cutaways reduce the wetted surface area to improve trim, acceleration and speed. “It is frankly so much fun to plane-up so easily and with so much efficiency on such a short board. The Compact has an explosive attitude in light and unstable winds. In maneuverability, it is without peers in boards 80cm wide or more, carving far faster and being ultra-dynamic. Very comfortable, easy to ride, responsive and very fast in light or medium winds, the Compact makes itself a remarkable introduction on to the market and to our eyes, it represents an all-new type of board, absolutely versatile, accessible, fun and with ultra-high performance in a wide range of conditions.” Wind magazine France, February 2004 Tiesda You Two fins are supplied as standard to cover the exceptionally large wind range: a high quality prepreg Freeride 380 fin for smaller sails, and a prepreg High Modulus UD Carbon Race fin 480mm deep for larger sails. Multiple footstrap positions make the Compact more accessible and more versatile to various tuning options. High quality fittings: Supersoft high comfort wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads, safety washers. With the optional Compact bag, the Compact concept comes into its own as a neat package that holds the entire quiver in one practical and easily transported package. Specification Model Compact 22 Volume 126 liters Length 204 cm Width 83.3 cm Tail 54.9 cm WOOD DRAM Weight Weight +-6% +-6% 7.3 kg 7.8 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Deep tuttle Drake Freeride 380 + Drake Race 480 5.0–9.5 m2 23 Premium Blend “We are in love with it” Planchemag, France “Highly recommended” Windsurf mag, UK “Mission to the moon achieved” Wind magazine, France. “Our best in test for its incredible versatility” Planchemag, France The leader in freeride design, this acclaimed range is the industry reference. Now the much-anticipated all-new Carve series have been completely reworked for 2005, taking freeride performance to the next level. Pure Freeride boards for an unlimited rush of blasting and maximum jibing action. The new Carves are balanced, crisp and exhilarating to ride, with outstanding maneuverability and a great jumping ability. Also with with increased comfort and a fun feel, these new highly developed Carves will set the standard once again. Watch out for the new 101 and 121 designs, which quickly became our testers' choice amongst all the other Carve favorites, as their performance edge over their predecessor was most notable. Eric Girard 24 25 “The Carve shou ld be right at the top o f you r sho Thin c a outlin rving rails es for a maxim nd smooth ly um jib ing pe rounded ta rform il ance. pping list”. “High ly rec omm ende d”. W indsu rf ma gazin e UK , Jun Versatile with its multiple ins ert positions. The Carve 13 1, 145 and 16 1 also have an extra-inboa rd of third row inserts to ma them ultra-acce ke ssible. New fl but th at tailed r bliste e 101 an ockers o n d r crisp ingly quic 94 and all Carve lifted s er rid k acc nose for e e. Th e le r a xtra s giv mane e 101 an tions an d a fr e d 94 uvera ee featu bility re a r, . tail k e 20 04 ick oft, : super-s ity fittings ale pads, High qual Sc , sh Fi l iona ,and 161) uni-direct 31, 145 ashers (1 gh Safety W otstrap plates, hi fo s. anti-twist Wavestrap comfort New extra-domed decks add tail volume, grip and comfort. feature d 161 also 131, 145 an trim The Carve to improve l tai the in s ut mini-cutaway tted surface area witho we ce and redu aning. g on early-pl sin mi ro mp co 94 101 111 121 131 145 161 161 HDE The Carve 131, 145 and 161 HDE feature a full deck 2mm textured EVA that provides extra comfort at a minimum weight, as well as an integrated light weight mast-impact protector in the nose. Specification Model Carve Carve Carve Carve Carve Carve Carve 26 Eric Girard 94 101 111 121 131 145 161 WOOD D-RAM H.D.E. Volume Length Width Tail Weight Weight Weight +-5% +-5% +-5% 94 liters 101 liters 111 liters 121 liters 131 liters 145 liters 161 liters 247 cm 247 cm 252 cm 253 cm 255 cm 260 cm 256 cm 60 cm 62 cm 64 cm 66.5 cm 72 cm 78 cm 82 cm 39.3 cm 40.5 cm 40.4 cm 42.2 cm 47.0 cm 51.9 cm 54.3 cm 6.4 kg 6.5 kg 6.6 kg 7.0 kg 7.3 kg 8.3 kg 8.7 kg 6.8 kg 6.9 kg 7.2 kg 7.6 kg 7.7 kg 8.6 kg 9.0 kg • • • • 8.1 kg 8.9 kg 9.5 kg • Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. Fin box Fin size Sail size Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Drake Freeride 280 Drake Freeride 300 Drake Freeride 320 Drake Freeride 380 Drake Freeride 480 Drake Freeride 520 Drake Freeride 520 4.0-6.5 m2 4.5-7.0 m2 4.7-7.2 m2 5.1-8.0 m2 5.4--8.5 m2 5.8-9.0 m2 6.1-10.0 m2 27 Colin Sifferlen er ess and the eag ion, responsiven er these two el of accelerat eth lev tog new a and es m ir combin same time the ns to join the tea treme range ert while at the invited Taty Fra , Freestyle Ex pes for the exp s. Colin Sifferlen sha l The new faster ion oo ect sch dir all new tricks in elop the ability to spin helping to dev lors. c freestyle sai ists have been grip kage for classi e exceptional freestyle extrem ured a good pac ard. They provid ens pe sco effort on the bo with design of eds ter spe cen her the lower allow hig d heel gutters configurations tures pronounce faster rocker lines and vee The Freesex fea new ride. the rider. The g for stin t bla for a com and agility and , outstanding maneuverability Get excited Colin Sifferlen 28 Taty Frans 29 • Heel gutters lower the feet closer to the water for a lower center of effort improving control and feel over the board. • The heel gutters also increase the dome on the deck providing more grip and making the inboard footstrap positions extremely comfortable. • New outlines are designed for quick acceleration and excellent popping ability. • Super short, thin shapes bring maximum aerial control and minimum swing weight. • Slender rocker lines and reduced Vee gives more straight-line speed. • Faster more comfortable shapes mean that these new Freesex’s are adapted to freemove and freeride potential. • A freestyle specific construction for improved heel ding resistance has been developed with the use of a unique full wood, Carbon/Kevlar sandwich. • Beveled rails to prevent the board from tripping when sliding and rotating over the water during maneuvers. • Nose rocker especially curved to improve tail first planing. • High quality fittings: Super-soft high comfort wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads. FreeSEX 90 Specification Model WOOD D-RAM Weight Volume Length Width Tail Weight 90 liters 100 liters 110 liters 241 cm 245 cm 249 cm 60 cm 64.5 cm 69 cm 36.5 cm 40.2 cm 43.7 cm 6.4 kg 6.6 kg 7.1 kg +-5% FreeSEX 90 FreeSEX 100 FreeSEX 110 30 Taty Frans FreeSEX 100 FreeSEX 110 Fin box Fin size Sail size US box US box US box Drake Freestyle 220 Drake Freestyle 240 Drake Freestyle 260 4.2-5.8 m2 4.8-6.5 m2 5.2-8.0 m2 +-5% 6.9 kg 7.2 kg 7.6 kg Please check our website www.star-board.com for any update data. 31 Levi Siver The Drug of a Smarter Generation. Levi Siver 32 New signature Acid supplies from the World's best wave team- Levi Siver, Kevin Pritchard and Scott McKercher. Classic down-the-line waveboards. The ultimate for hardcore, high-speed waveriding in epic conditions. The Acid 70 and 74 Pro-models are developed for Levi’s explosive style. The Acid 80 and 88 are Scott’s Pro-model boards, designed for a fast, powerful and committed front-foot riding style. The Acid 94 is Kevin Pritchard’s Pro-model, the fast side-shore waveboard is developed around his heavier weight and the need for a larger board in lighter wind conditions. 33 Kevin Pritchard “The 05 Acid range delivers maximum performance for classic down-the-line waveriding, with precise and controlled high speed cutbacks. Beautiful outlines that allow you to draw a turn out or snap it hard whilst utilizing the whole rail. Positive control at the extreme end of performance. Doing maneuvers at warp speed will be how this board wants to be driven.” Scott McKercher. • Slender pintail shapes evolved over a period of 8 years through constant developments. • Each board has been developed in close collaboration with Levi, Scott and Kevin, who together cover a wide range of styles and sailor weight. • High quality fittings: Super-soft comfort wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads, heel bumpers. • The Starboard “Dur-X” construction standard is arguably the most durable one in the world: The warranty rates are estimated as the lowest in the industry. • The Acid 70 is Levi's board especially designed for more versatility and fluidity with its wider outline and shorter length. Acid 74 Acid 70 Acid 80 Acid 88 Acid 94 Specification Model Volume Length Width Tail WOOD DRAM Weight Weight +-5% Acid Acid Acid Acid Acid 34 70 74 80 88 94 70 liters 74 liters 80 liters 88 liters 94 liters 239 cm 241 cm 251 cm 252 cm 253 cm 54.6 cm 53.3 cm 54 cm 56 cm 62 cm 34.9 cm 33..5 cm 32.4 cm 36.1 cm 37.6 cm 6.0 kg 6.2 kg 6.3 kg 6.6 kg 6.8 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size US box US box US box US box US box Drake Wave 210 Drake Wave 210 Drake Wave 220 Drake Wave 220 Drake M&M Wave 260 2.5-5.0 m2 3.0-5.3 m2 3.5-5.5 m2 4.2-6.0 m2 4.5-6.5 m2 +-5% 6.4 kg 6.5 kg 6.6 kg 7.1 kg 7.4 kg Please check our website www.star-board.com for any update data. 35 Presented in the following pages is the most complete range of windsurf boards, with all sorts of shapes and sizes, construction and performance characteristics. With such a wide range of options, selecting the right one will offer the exact specific board for your needs. 1. Choosing your style Entry level : If you have not windsurfed much before and are therefore looking for the easiest possible board to learn and progress on. Progressive : If you are looking for a stable, comfortable and fun board for you or the family, with the versatility to progress quickly to high performance sailing. Board Volume Windsurfing Style Your style of windsurfing is the first factor to help select your board. Select from the category list below: 40 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 Entry level : Freeriding : Freeracing : If you are looking for a racing machine with extreme speed thrills and the rush of a racing edge, all in a more comfortable, more versatile and more maneuverable package than pure racing models. Freeracing : Freestyle : If you are looking for a board that is dedicated to spinning tricks with agility, quick accelerations and precise maneuverability. Freestyle : Cross-over : If you are looking for the radical one-board solution to wave-ride and jump when the conditions are there, then spin tricks and have a blast in flat water conditions too. Cross-over : Pure slalom racing : If you are looking for uncompromised pro-standard slalom performance, in the search of ultimate speed. Pure slalom racing : Pure course racing : If you are looking for the ultimate upwind machine with huge power, speed and early planing capacity. Pure course racing : Classic wave-sailing : If you are looking for a board to ride fast powerful waves in epic conditions in the best spots worldwide, with a classic, hardcore and powerful style. Classic wave-sailing : Evolution wave-sailing : If you are looking for a more flowing wave-riding board with quicker response, more tweak-ability and an explosive attitude to aerials; all that in a package that is more versatile, easier and optimum for a wider range of conditions. Evolution wave-sailing : 160 170 START S Progressive : Freeriding : If you are looking for a high performance board with plug and play versatility, simply pure adrenalin rushing rides and the best possible jibing performance. 150 STARSURFER S STARSURFER M S-TYPE 104 CARVE 101 S-TYPE 115 CARVE 111 S-TYPE 104 S-TYPE 115 FREESEX 90 FREESEX 100 FREESEX 110 KOMBAT 95 KOMBAT 105 CARVE 94 PRODKID S-TYPE SONIC 90 SONIC 110 SONIC 100 HYPERSONIC 111 SONIC 125 PROKIDS EVO EVO 62 DIVA EVO 62 ACID 70 ACID 74 ACID 80 ACID 88 ACID 94 EVO 70 EVO 74 EVO 80 EVO 92 GO 155 GO 170 F-TYPE 138 F-TYPE 148 F-TYPE 158 HYPERSONIC 133 PROKID FORMULA PROKID ACID START M START L CARVE 121 S-TYPE 126 CARVE 145 CARVE 161 COMPACT 126 CARVE 131 CARVE 145 HDE CARVE 161 HDE DIVA CARVE 121 CARVE 131 HDE DIVA CARVE 145 S-TYPE 126 FORMULA 159 After selecting your style, the suitable board models will be available in a variety of sizes, defined in terms of the board’s volume. Of this variety, the correct volume will depend on your body weight and the wind strength at your local spot. 2. Understanding the wind strength at your local spot How strong the wind is in your preferred windsurfing location influences the board you need. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the wind, the higher the floatation you will need. The stronger the wind, the smaller the board you can have for added control and responsiveness. 3. Selecting the right board volume The volume is the single most defining physical characteristic of a windsurf board. Generally speaking, the higher the volume, the more stable and forgiving a board becomes, the lower the volume, the more responsive and more maneuverable it becomes. As a rule of thumb, lighter sailors need less volume and heavier sailors will need more. Lighter sailors in strong winds therefore tend to choose the lower volume boards of a certain range, heavy sailors in lightwinds tend to choose the larger volumes in a certain range. Lighter sailors in light winds or heavy sailors in strong winds will often choose something in between these two extremes. 180+ 4. Fine-tuning your selection After selecting your style of sailing and the right volume for you, you may be left with two or three models that are suitable. These models will differ in terms of their shape, their construction or their fittings - and this final step will come down to a personal choice. Turn to the following product pages for more details on the individual models, and check out the Starboard Forum for direct questions - www.star-board.com GO 185 EXPRESS II Boujama Wave Type Crossover Acid Model Volume (liters) Wood Technology D-RAM Technology NASA Technology FAST Technology Max Length (cm) Max Width (cm) Tail Width (cm) * Weight Wood (kg) * Weight D-RAM (kg) * Weight NASA (kg) * Weight FAST (kg) * Weight H.D.E. (kg) ** Sail sizes (m2) Fin box ** Fin sizes (cm) EVO Freeride FreeSEX Kombat Go 70 • • 74 • • 80 • • 88 • • 94 • • 62 • • 70 • • 74 • • 80 • • 92 • • 95 • • 105 • • 90 • • 100 • • 110 • • 239 54 34.9 6.0 6.4 241 53 33.5 6.2 6.5 251 54 32.4 6.3 6.6 252 56 36.1 6.6 7.1 253 62 37.6 6.8 7.4 219 54 34.4 5.8 6.5 229 55 36.1 6.0 6.8 233 56 36.4 6.2 7.0 234 58 39.8 6.5 7.3 236 62 40.2 7.0 7.6 244 62 39.3 6.8 7.4 TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA 241 60 36.5 6.4 6.9 245 65 40.2 6.6 7.2 249 69 43.7 7.1 7.6 170 185 • 255 85 59.5 • 256 90 62.2 • 253 99 67.5 126 • • 204 83 54.9 7.3 7.8 205 • 258 90 62.1 Freerace Carve Compact Express II 155 S-Type 101 • • 111 • • 121 • • 131 • • 145 • • 161 • • 104 • • 115 • • 126 • • 247 60 39.3 6.4 6.8 247 62 40.5 6.5 6.9 252 64 40.4 6.6 7.2 253 67 42.1 7.0 7.6 255 72 47.1 7.3 7.7 260 78 52.0 8.3 8.6 256 82 54.3 8.7 9.0 242 60 39.1 6.3 6.7 242 64 40.3 6.6 7.2 244 67 41.5 7.0 7.6 10.0 10.6 11.8 12.8 8.1 8.9 9.5 2.5-5.0 3.0-5.3 3.5-5.5 4.2-6.0 4.5-6.5 2.3-4.7 2.5-5.0 3.5-5.5 4.0-6.0 4.5-6.5 4.5-6.5 TBA 4.2-5.8 4.8-6.5 5.2-8.0 5.5-9.5 6.0-10.5 6.5-12.5 5.0-9.5 2.0-9.5 4.0-6.5 4.5-7.0 4.7-7.2 5.1-8.0 5.4-8.5 5.8-9.0 6.1-10.0 4.5-6.8 4.8-7.2 5.0-8.0 US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box US box Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box 17-22 18-22 20-23 21-25 24-27 18-22 18-22 19-23 20-24 20-24 TBA TBA 20-24 22-26 24-28 48-58 52-62 56-68 34-52 40-58 25-32 26-33 28-34 36-40 42-52 46-54 48-56 25-32 28-34 36-40 First-time level Progessive level Cruising Lightwind Freeride Highwind Freeride Lightwind Slalom Racing Highwind Slalom Racing Course Racing ***Crossover • Freestyle Versatile Wave ••• Extreme Wave •••• •• • ••• •••• •• • ••• •••• •• • ••• •••• ••• • ••• •••• ••• •••• ••• •••• ••• • •••• ••• • •••• ••• • •••• ••• •••• ••• ••• ••• •• •••• •••• •••• • ••• •• •••• ••• ••• •• •• •••• •• •• •••• •• ••• •••• •••• •••• ••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• ••• •••• •••• •• •• •••• •• •••• • • • •••• •• ••• •• •• •••• • ••• ••• ••• •••• •••• •••• •••• •••• ••• Race F-Type 94 • • •••• • •••• Formula 138 • • 148 • • 158 • • 159 • • •• •• •••• •• ••• •• •• •••• • • ••• • •••• Experience Formula 136 156 • • •• ••• • • •• ••• •••• •••• Women Hypersonic 111 • • 133 • • ••• ••• •••• •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• Sonic 100 • 125 • ••• • •••• • ••• 62 • 121 • Entry level Kids Diva 110 • 145 • Starsurfer Prokids Acid Prokids EVO S-100 M-140 48 62 Prokids Prokids S-Type Formula 72 ••• • ••• •• •••• •• •••• 117 Type Start Model S-150 M-205 L-225 Volume (liters) Wood Technology • • • • D-RAM Technology • • • • • • • NASA Technology FAST Technology TBA 222 222 231 227 218 245 235 219 253 260 264 214 219 210 217 235 235 258 218 255 245 216 253 Max Length (cm) TBA 88 96 100 100 77 58 68 54 67 78 100 85 50 54 55 93 85 90 77 55 100 76 101 Max Width (cm) 60.3 67.0 73.1 76.9 54.0 38.0 46.5 34.4 42.1 52.0 TBA 74.0 56.0 32.9 34.4 36.8 69.8 56.0 62.1 54.0 33.4 71.1 50.1 74.3 Tail Width (cm) 8.2 8.7 8.6 7.5 6.3 6.7 7.8 6.3 TBA 6.8 5.7 Weight Wood (kg)* 8.9 9.5 8.0 5.2 5.9 6.3 8.9 8.4 7.3 Weight D-RAM (kg)* 11.9 11.7 13.0 14.1 11.3 9.4 15.1 Weight NASA (kg)* Weight FAST (kg)* 8.0 8.9 Weight H.D.E. (kg)* 5.0-10.0 5.5-10.5 6.0-12.5 7.5-12.5 7.5-12.5 7.5-12.5 5.0-9.9 5.3-10.4 5.0-7.0 5.5-7.8 5.8-9.0 TBA 2.3-4.7 5.1-8.0 5.8-9.0 1.0-7.5 2.0-9.0 1.5-4.0 2.0-4.7 2.0-6.0 3.0-8.5 2.0-9.0 2.0-9.5 2.0-11.5 Sail sizes (m2) ** Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Tuttle box Tuttle box Deep tuttle Deep tuttle US box Tuttle box Deep tuttle Tuttle box Deep tuttle US box US box Tuttle box Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Deep tuttle Fin box 48-56 52-64 58-70 60-70 60-70 60-70 30-48 30-48 26-34 28-38 36-44 TBA 18-22 36-40 46-54 34-44 42-52 17-22 18-22 22-28 58-66 40-52 40-58 40-70 Fin sizes (cm) ** •••• ••• ••• •• 90 • ••• ••• •••• •••• •• •••• •••• •• •• •••• • ••• ••• •••• •••• •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• •••• • • • •• •• •••• •••• •••• •••• •• •••• •••• •••• •• •• •••• •• •••• ••• ••• •••• •••• ••• •• •••• ••• First-time level Progessive level Cruising Lightwind Freeride Highwind Freeride Lightwind Slalom Racing Highwind Slalom Racing Course Racing Crossover*** Freestyle Versatile Wave Extreme Wave •••• •••• •••• •• TBA : To be announced. Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. • Suitable •• Good ••• Very Good Possible changes in the specifications will be updated on our web page www.star-board.com •••• Ultimate Dimensions and information in this catalogue may be altered without prior notice during sales season. * Wood, D-RAM, NASA, FAST and H.D.E. technology weights subject to +-6% tolerance ** Recommended sail and fin sizes. *** Crossover wave / freestyle / freeride Acid EVO Kombat FreeSEX Go Compact Express Carve S-Type F-Type Formula Hypersonic Sonic Diva Starsurfer Prokids Acid Prokids EVO Prokids S-Type Prokids Formula Start Evolutionary waveboards developed by Scott McKercher. The EVO project quickly became the most talked-about wave board concept when the first generation was introduced last year. Magazine tests and pro riders worldwide were applauding these new trendsetters. A Of t ion u l E vo Now the second generation of EVOs has been developed to further waveriding with maximum versatility in a wider range of conditions. Extrashort, with incredible projection off the bottom and an attitude for big aerials. The Evo’s adopt a fluid ride with a tweaked aerial style of waveriding that is easily accessible to the progressive rider and pushes the limits of the hardcore pros. ter set d n Tre With more range than classic wave shapes – from perfect waves to onshore mush - the Evo’s will make the most of every wave. Scott Mc Kercher Scott Mc Kercher 42 43 Scott Mc Kercher “More than a simple evolution for modern waveriding, Starboard’s Evo is the first ever waveboard which efficiently suits top hardcore wavesailor’s needs and also ‘waver-rider learners’ looking for ease of use.” Wind magazine France “It’s never been so easy to get aerials; the Evo takes you by surprise. It offers superhero waveriding ability out of a can.” Windsurf magazine UK “The best waveboard for those who want to attack as radical as possible. Out testfavourite for its ability to adapt to different skills and bodyweights. A board on which one’s waveriding skills progress faster, in either wave-riding or jumping.” Planchemag magazine France, January 04. “It’s the universal board, on which we can surf all the waves in the world, whether you are a beginner or a pro.” Planchemag magazine France, October 2003. • New Rounded pintail shapes on all sizes for a looser, bottom turn and snappier cutback. • More aerial control and easy rotation with its short length. • The wider outline allows for smaller sails to be used in any given wind strength. • More accessible than classic wave shapes the Evo’s do not compromise on radical performance. • The larger width especially in the mid aft tail section gives more range than a classic wave shape and benefits like: • Allowing for smaller sails to be used in any given wind strength. • Making the board more stable. • Keeping the speed through the flat part of waves. • Better initiation and maintenance of speed down the line. • A short cut for climbing over whitewater. • The 80 is an entirely new shape with a faster planing feel, whilst maintaining all the EVO qualities. • High quality fittings: Super-soft high comfort wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads, heel bumpers. • The Starboard “Dur-X” construction standard is arguably the most durable one in the world: The warranty rates estimated as the lowest in the industry. Specification Model Volume Length Width Tail WOOD DRAM Weight Weight +-5% EVO 62 EVO 70 EVO 74 EVO 80 EVO 92 Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. 44 EVO EVO EVO EVO EVO 62 70 74 80 92 62 liters 70 liters 74 liters 80 liters 92 liters 219 cm 229 cm 233 cm 234 cm 236 cm 54 cm 55 cm 56 cm 58 cm 62 cm 34.4 cm 36.1 cm 36.4 cm 39.8 cm 40.2 cm 5.7 kg 6.0 kg 6.2 kg 6.5 kg 7.0 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size US box US box US box US box US box Drake Evolution Wave 205 Drake Evolution Wave 205 Drake Evolution Wave 210 Drake Evolution Wave 210 Drake Evolution Wave 225 2.3-4.7 m2 2.5-5.0 m2 3.5-5.5 m2 4.0-6.0 m2 4.5-6.5 m2 +-5% 6.4 kg 6.8 kg 7.0 kg 7.3 kg 7.6 kg 45 Boujama Guillou Boujam a Guillo u No Fea r A "curve d and Evo to fit" multipur p lin Waverid es, into a no ose vehicle co m fear, no ing, free crosso st bull, cro bining the bes t of our ver sha yling, blastin ss over, g, fr p They ar e based e covers a wid bump & jump, fun and fly pac eeride e ka th slender o and fast n stretched Evo spectrum of st e Kombats’ pu ge. yles an Kombat er rock re wavebo d co er is water to the one boar line. With multip ards with a long nditions. d le foots ch er, more wave/ fr oppy swells, solution for rip trap po sitions, pin to eestyle/ the freeerid epic wave cond g in all conditi ons fro e cross itions. m flat over is ready fo Our long awai Boujama Gu ted r battle illou . • Both a 24 cm wave fin upright and a m 27 cm fr o to mak e it the eeride fin are re sup most ve possible rs . atile bo plied, ar d • Roun ded “tuck un pintail shapes an d snappie er” in the rails d generous r cutbac fo k, botto r a looser, • The m turn wide and jibe. to be us outline allows fo ed in an y given r smaller sails • A fa wind st st rock rength. erline crosso ver free for early plani ng and ride bla • Hig st ing. h qualit comfort y fittings: sup er W fish scal avestraps, U -soft high ni-direc e pads, tional Heel bum pers. Komba t 105 Komba t 95 Specification Model 46 Kombat 95 Kombat 105 WOOD DRAM Weight Volume Length Width Tail Weight +-5% +-5% 95 liters 105 liters 244 cm * 62 cm * 39.3 cm * 6.8 kg * 7.4 kg * * Specification not available at time of print. Fin box Fin size Sail size US box US box Drake 240 + Drake 280 * 4.5-6.5 m2 * Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. 47 Tiffany Ward Tailor made Rafaella Negretti Jennifer Tiffany n Henderso Ward Our growing team of female sailors the world over are standing behind the Diva program. In Norway alone over 50 ladies participated in the first regional Diva camp. A selection of tailor-made boards for women, the Diva line presents a hyper-radical Evo 62 shape for evolutionary waveriding, and two high performance freeride Carve shapes designed around comfort with a feminine touch. Christine Johnston Diva Evo – Extremely small to suit the needs of a lightweight sailor, with a slightly lighter deck construction, the Evo shape offers radical wave-riding action with an attitude towards tweaked aerials and explosive projections off the lip. With a wider range than conventional classic wave shapes, the Diva Evo makes the most out of any wave conditions – from onshore mush to epic, fast Ho’okipa conditions. 2 mm. Full EVA deck Renata Diva Carves – With their all new lightweight full EVA deck cover, the Diva Carves combine highperformance freeride shapes that deliver exhilarating speeds, crisp handling and maximum jibing fun with extra comfort and protection from cuts or bruises. At only 2mm thickness and with the recessed pads, the Diva Carves’ full EVA deck remains lightweight, with cool looks. Dorota Staszew ska Diva Carve 145 Diva Carve 121 • Lightweight, full EVA deck finish on the Diva Carve 121 and 145. • High quality fittings: Super comfortable Wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads, safety washers (on the Diva Carve 145), heel bumpers (on the Diva 62). Diva 62 Specification Model 48 Diva 62 Diva Carve 121 Diva Carve 145 Ashley Baxter D-RAM H.D.E. Volume Length Width Tail Weight Weight +-5% +-5% 62 liters 121 liters 145 liters 219 cm 253 cm 260 cm 54 cm 66.5 cm 78 cm 34.4 cm 42.1 cm 52.0 cm 6.3 kg • • • Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. • 8.0 kg 8.9 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size US box Drake Evolution Wave 205 2.3-4.7 m2 Tuttle Drake Freeride 380 5.1-8.0 m2 Deep Tuttle Drake Freeride 520 5.8-9.0 m2 49 Ross Williams Since the very introduction of the brand, Starboard Racing Development focused in redefining racing. At times the designs have been so extreme that even our own race team were worried before taking the latest design trend for a win. Since the Starboard birth in 1995, more national and international titles have been secured on Starboard than any other brand. The first Sonic slalom boards, introduced in 1996, built in the innovative Wood technology construction from New Caledonia, weighed in at a kilo lighter than the rest of the competition and helped securing the Speed world record for production boards. The following year the Production Board Worlds in racing and slalom were won on Starboards. In 1999, Starboard and Jim Drake revolutionized racing with the Formula board, a wide-style course racing board that brought superior upwind performance, a lower planing threshold and a massive wind-range. In the Formula Worlds 2000, Starboard riders secured all the top 6 spots, proving probably the single most exciting design victory in the history of windsurfing. 50 In 2002, Starboard introduced the Hypersonic. According to Windsurfer magazine France, "No other board to date has revolutionized modern windsurfing like the Hypersonic". Designed to bring maximum speed throughout an extremely wide wind-range, the Hypersonic rekindled the interest in slalom and speed. In 2005, the all new S-Types and F-Types are Racing Development's derivatives packed into more versatile freeride packages. Starboard Racing Development - continuing to offer the most innovative and advanced racing machines, through sheer dedication and development experience. • Formula • F-Type • S-Type • Sonic • Hypersonic p52-55 p57, 58-59 p56, 60-61 p62, 64-65 p63, 66-67 51 Kevin Pritchard Starboard Formula, the concept that has been leading Formula development since the very beginning of the class. Pure Calculation High-paced development, constant refinement, attention to detail and avant-garde concepts, ensures Starboard Formula’s class leading performance year after year. The sheer number of Starboard Formula boards chosen by top national and international racers speaks for itself. After 12 months of further research and development, since the release of the test winning, European champion “Formula 158” arrives the all-new Formula 159. It sets benchmarks most notably with higher down wind speed thanks to the new lower stretched rocker line and widened nose area. Quicker acceleration, better upwind angle, and overall an enormous amount of added control translates into another formula of “pure calculation” from the company that claims more medals and top places over the last decade than any other. The 159 is by far the quickest and most controllable Formula we have ever developed. The definitive racing equation 52 Wojtek Brzozowski European Champion 2004 53 “Test Favourite” “The brand that has won the most titles” “The Starboard imposes itself as the Formula unanimously most sought after by all testers. With its comfort, versatility, wide wind range and of course its outright performance, it is simply the most complete of Formula boards in 04”. Planchemag magazine France, February 2004. • Super lightweight Wood technology construction, with a minimal racing paint finish on the bottom to save every possible gram. • Race straps that weight a mere 90g and designed to absorb a minimal amount of water when wet. • Ergonomic rail shapes under the feet for maximum control and grip. • Sidewall rail feature for increased upwind bite, increased bottom end power and maximum water release. • Zero-Vee bottom shape for more bottom end power, earlier planing and quicker accelerations. • New rockerlines, trimmed for improved downwind speed and comfort over chop. • Wider tail brings improved upwind and downwind angle with greater power, while also increasing the wetted surface area's aspect ratio for improved efficiency. The international Formula Experience Class is a multi manufacturer, multi design Class based on modern wide style shapes for Youth and Juniors, as well as seniors looking for an affordable introduction into racing. Already in 02 the European Championships in Brest, France saw 65 competitors from 9 countries. Several continental events has since been hosted in North and South America, the Caribbean and in Asia, and the Class received ISAF recognition already in November 2003. Formula Experience is the official Youth & Junior Class in the United States, Germany, France, and other key windsurfing markets. A unique concept of fair and exciting racing in combination with simplicity and social happenings. Starboard has 2 race winning models available, the 136 and 156. It is by insiders predicted that the F.E. Class into the future may become an Olympic feeder class, an important step towards a clear roadmap for sailors that wish to make an Olympic campaign. • High quality fittings: soft, uni-directional Fish Scale pads, safety washers, ultra-light racestraps. • High performance prepreg High Modulus UD Carbon Racing fins, designed by Jean Jacques Deboichet. www.formulawindsurfing.com Experience Formula 156 Formula 159 Experience Formula 136 Specification Model Sam Ireland 54 Formula 159 Experience Formula 136 Experience Formula 156 Volume 159 liters 136 liters 156 liters Length 227 cm 245 cm 264 cm Width 100 cm 100 cm 100 cm Tail 76.9 cm 71.1 cm 74.0 cm WOOD N-ASA Weight Weight +-5% +-5% 8.6 kg • • • 11.3 kg 11.9 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Drake Race 700 Drake Race 660 Drake Race 700 7.5-12.5 m2 7.5-12.5 m2 7.5-12.5 m2 Please check our website www.star-board.com for any update data. 55 Kevin Pritchard Quick S-Types are on the way to bring a whole new super sporty feel to freeriding. These designs are crisp and feel extremely fast, they are the perfect choice for supercross fun. The S-Types are high-speed slalom-based freeride shapes, derived from Kevin Pritchard’s race-winning Sonic 100. With their thin, tucked-under rails and rounded tail outlines, the S-Types deliver exceptional handling and remarkable jibing abilities, in a more comfortable and controllable package than pure slalom boards. 56 Levi Siver The new exciting high performance light wind freeride machine that increases your “on the water” time. Instead of waiting, the F-Type transforms non sailing days to full planing. Providing plenty of fun and comfort, the F-Types will feed you your adrenalin fix. These lightwind high-speed, high performance boards have an exceptional ability to plane up super-early and carry large sails, delivering hardcore racingedge action before white caps even appear. Thin rails and super short lengths keep maneuverability and responsiveness crisp, while the high speed exhilaration of the F-Types will have you tuning in for more. 57 F-Type 138 F-Type 148 Wider, speed and power orientated hull shapes with a flat tail offer blistering accelerations, and bottom-end power in lightwinds. Cutaways reduce wetted-surface area to improve trim, acceleration and topend speed. Trent Pedersen F-Type 158 Inboard footstrap positions allow for the F-Types to be tuned for more accessibility and easier jibing. A new row of extra-inboard footstrap positions make it especially easy to get into straps and practice jibing. Extra-short lengths offer impeccable control in all conditions and reduce swing weight for improved responsiveness. Thin carving rails and smoothly rounded tail outlines for improved jibing performance and remarkable comfort. High quality fittings: Super-soft high comfort wavestraps, uni-directional Fish Scale pads , safety washers. Instead of Waiting Specification Model Volume Length Width Tail WOOD D-RAM Weight Weight +-5% F-Type 138 F-Type 148 F-Type 158 58 138 liters 148 liters 158 liters 222 cm 222 cm 231 cm 88 cm 96 cm 100 cm 60.3 cm 67.0 cm 73.1 cm 7.8 kg 8.2 kg 8.7 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Drake Race 520 Drake Race 560 Drake Race 640 5.0-10.0 m2 5.5-10.5 m2 6.0-12.5 m2 +-5% 8.4 kg 8.9 kg 9.5 kg Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 59 S-Type 104 S-Type 115 S-Type 126 Boujama Guillou Fast and Furious Nick Warmuth Narrower outlines with speed orientated slalom rocker lines and flat tails offer blistering acceleration and exceptional top-end speed in high winds. Inboard footstrap positions allow the STypes to be tuned for Supercross races where Spocks and other freestyle tricks are required. Extra-short lengths offer impeccable control in all conditions, reduced swing weight and improved responsiveness. This design makes Supercross style jumps and speed loops easy. Thin carving rails and smoothly rounded tail outlines for maximum jibing performance. High quality fittings: Super-soft high comfort wavestraps, uni-directional fish scale pads. Specification Model Volume Length Width Tail WOOD D-RAM Weight Weight +-5% Ben Severne 60 S-Type 104 S-Type 115 S-Type 126 104 liters 115 liters 126 liters 242 cm 242 cm 244 cm 60 cm 64 cm 67 cm 39.1 cm 40.3 cm 41.5 cm 6.3 kg 6.6 kg 7.0 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Tuttle Tuttle Tuttle Drake Freeride 280 Drake Freeride 320 Drake Freeride 380 4.5-6.8 m2 4.8-7.2 m2 5.0-8.0 m2 +-5% 6.7 kg 7.2 kg 7.6 kg Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 61 Sam Ireland The current world champion slalom shapes developed with Kevin Pritchard are classic slalom boards purely orientated towards the ultimate top-end speed in optimum conditions. Uncompromised, ultra light construction, with blistering warpspeed accelerations. Thanks to reduced lengths and perfectly engineered ergonomic rail shapes, the Sonics provide maximum effective grip and comfort in powered up conditions. With faired outlines and lightly tucked rails, the Sonics are capable of powerful, fast jibes that carry maximum speed through the turn, enabling overtaking advantages at the jibing mark. Ian Fox The Hypersonic has become the “cult” board. What else was to be expected from the board that has created more debate than any other board design ever. The famous Hypersonics are all about maximum speed over a maximum wind range. Capable of carrying a massive range of sail sizes, the Hypersonic’s deliver blistering speeds from lightwind to strong wind conditions. 3 years after their initial controversial launch, they remain the unequalled one-board slalom solution. Pure, un-distilled racing adrenalin with rushes of speed. 62 63 Kevin Pritchard High quality fittings: super-soft, uni-directional Fish Scale pads, safety washers. Super lightweight Race straps that weight a mere 90g and designed to absorb a minimal amount of water when wet. Extra lightweight Wood technology construction, with minimal racing finish on the bottom to save every possible gram. Ergonomic rail shapes under the feet with as light tuck, for maximum control and grip. High performance prepreg High Modulus UD Carbon slalom fins, designed by Curtis Hesselgrave. No L No Limits imits Sonic 90 Sonic 100 Sonic 110 Sonic 125 Specification WOOD Model Volume Length Width Tail Weight 90 liters 100 liters 110 liters 125 liters 255 cm 245 cm 235 cm • 55 cm 58 cm 68 cm • 33.4 cm 38.0 cm 46.5 cm • 5.7 kg 6.3 kg 6.7 kg • Fin box Fin size Sail size Tuttle box Tuttle box Tuttle box • Drake Slalom 320 Drake Slalom 340 Drake Slalom 420 • 5.0-7.0 m2 5.5-7.8 m2 5.8-9.0 m2 • +-5% Sonic Sonic Sonic Sonic 90 100 110 125 • Specifications unavailable at time of print. Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated information. 64 65 “No other board to date has revolutionized modern windsurfing like the Hypersonic. Truly extraordinary”. Windsurfer magazine France. “Board of the Year”. Boards magazine UK. “The introduction of the Hypersonic into the market place changed the status quo. It has re-introduced the idea of speed again. A huge sail range, as well as a blisteringly fast performance. Here we have a board that is extremely short, easy and light to transport, and capable of taking a ten-metre sail as well as it handled a six-metre.” Windsurf magazine UK, May 2004 Trent Pedersen Hypersonic 111 Thin rails and a highly domed deck offer jibing agility, improved grip and exceptional comfort. Dram versions feature an extra row of inboard footstrap settings for more versatility. Ultra-compact shape: very short lengths reduce both swing weight and dead weight, and make high-wind control exceptionally easy for even higher top- end speeds. Hypersonic 133 High quality fittings: super-soft, unidirectional Fish Scale pads, Safety Washers, high comfort Wavestraps. Two prepreg, high modulus UD carbon slalom fins are supplied as standard: a smaller one for high winds and a larger one for earlier planing and larger sails. Maximum speed over a maximum wind range Deep double-concaves make the ride ultra smooth and controllable, with the unreal ability to glide through lulls and allowing the rider to apply more pressure onto the fin for improved top-end speed. Specification Model Hypersonic 111 Hypersonic 133 66 Volume 111 liters 133 liters Length 218 cm 218 cm Width 77 cm 77 cm Tail 54.0 cm 54.0 cm WOOD D-RAM Weight Weight +-5% +-5% 6.8 kg 7.3 kg 7.5 kg 8.0 kg Fin box Fin size Sail size Deep Tuttle Deep Tuttle Drake Slalom 340/420 Drake Slalom 340/420 5.0-9.9 m2 5.3-10.4 m2 • Please check our website www.star-board.com for any updated data. 67 Boardbag The new Starboard bag boasts a whole new design packed with innovative ideas and more conveniently placed handles than ever. Padded in thick foam, lined on one side with reflective silver material, built for durability and featuring a new high quality zipper, the boardbag will protect windsurf boards during general transport and storage. Split tail design - to allow a finned board to be slotted in easily. Security Loops - when attaching the board and bag on to the car roofracks, slotting the roofrack straps through the Security Loops helps reduce the chances of losing the board should the straps loosen up. Stomp pad - a great feature that allows you to slot the board in more conveniently: stomp on the stomp pad to hold the boardbag in place as the board is pushed in. Nose Protector The Starboard dual density Nose protector - high density on the upper surface to spread the load, low density underneath to absorb impact energy. To be attached to the nose with neoprene contact adhesive. Available in S, M and L sizes: S - small boards and pointed noses. M - medium sized boards with slightly rounded noses. L - larger, lightwind boards with round, wide noses. Express 6.0 & 7.5 The express sail is specifically designed around the needs of the recreational sailor and weekend fun racer using boards such as the Express or GO. The materials have been carefully selected and gradiated to allow for the lightest weight with maximum durability. Making the sail fuller deep down and further aft provides extra power for earlier planing and the flatter top profile gives top end speed and control. Size Boom Luff Mast 6.0 m2 TBA* TBA* TBA* 7.5 m2 217 cm 470 cm 460/25 TBA : To be announced. NEO Start 6.0 & 7.5 The NEO offers modern day performance yet maintains a feel and comfort that is often forgotten in the current markets stiff rigs. A lot of effort has been put into delivering a sail that has great power for it’s given size, yet remains stable throughout it’s wind range. You can start planning earlier with the NEO 6.0 and 7.5 than any other sail of the same size. The modern rig mechanics and solid durable materials, deliver a soft feel, with progressive power. Dacron and a PVC window are used in the construction of the Neo, and with no monofilm in this sail it allows for the longest lifespan possible in modern day windsurf sails. The Dacron body is further reinforced from stretch due to the use of load retention strips. Size Boom Luff Mast 6.0 m2 192 cm 465 cm 460/25 7.5 m2 217 cm 476 cm 460/25 Footstrap 3.0 & 5.0 By fine-tuning the geometry and balance of the rig, we have greatly reduced the physical effort required by the beginner sailor. Luff curves have been optimized to produce an easy, twisting sail for smooth delivery of power. Most aspects of a full size rig have been incorporated, making it possible for the first time user to experience modern windsurfing from day one. Size Boom Luff 3.0 m2 140 cm 300 cm 5.0 m2 170 cm 375 cm Starsurfer Safty Washer The smart Starboard safety washers are developed especially to protect the feet, sail and boom from fin screw heads that protrude above the deck’s surface. Start Leash 2.0 Developed to cater for young sailors , the stars of tomorrow, the design has been simplified to deliver more power in lighter calmer conditions. Accessory Bag The accessory bag for shops is a convenient “tool of the trade” pack that includes a full selection of screws, bolts, nuts & washers identical to the standard Starboard parts. The luff curve and seam shaping has been specifically developed to work under lower tensions, allowing anyone to rig their sail without assistance. Boom Luff Size 2.0 m2 132 cm 217 cm The new Start leash system gives beginners more confidence and the chance to be completely independent, by making learning alone or without supervision safer. The leash also makes teaching easier, since the teacher no longer has to swim after the student everytime they drift away. One end of the leash line may be hooked to a fixed object on the shore or held by the supervisor, while the other end clips on to the leash loop attachment found at the centre on the bottom of the 2005 Start or Starsurfer models. Because the attachment is near the centre of the hull, the use of the leash will not affect the way the board reacts in non-planing conditions. Fin Bag The new Starboard fin quiver bag that fits up to eight 70 cm race fins. Flag & Wind Sock Express Mast Extension Roller Wheel The Optional Roller Wheel that clips on to the board to make transporting easy. Mast & Extension The universal joint system features an adaptor that makes the joint fit either twin-pin systems or single pin systems. The base itself is designed for durability and the lowest possible centre of effort, thanks to its recessed plate. Racestrap Quickstrap Wavestrap Racestrap: weighing a mere 90g, it is also designed to absorb less water than conventional straps, effectively saving half a kilo in weight: that's up to 10% of the board's weight. Adjustable only via the 6 fixed screw settings. 68 Quickstrap: quick to adjust with its innovative external, symmetrical adjustment system. Extra thick internal lining for a comfortable contact. Wavestrap: the standard reference in comfort and firmness. Starboard windsocks and flag indicate the wind strength and show the wind direction even in the lightest of winds. A fun reminder for when conditions are good to go. The Express mast extension and Start Zero extension built in hi-grade alloy are designed for simple functionality and strength. The length adjustment via a pin-clamp is resistant to sand does not get stuck under pressure, while the 6:1 pulley system is compatible with virtually all sails. Both extensions use the twin-pin system. Universal Joint: Cup Start Zero Extension The Express mast, made in the USA, with a 30% carbon content. Durable and responsive, matching the Express sail's luff curve perfectly to provide power and control. *Please check our website www.star-board.com for the final data. Universal joint: Tendon Base Express Mast 69 Starboards ever expanding dream team has this year been enriched with the young super talent from Marocco, Boujama Guillou, Taty Frans the runner up in the 03 Freestyle Worlds, and 6 year old Jurgen Zaragoza from Bonair. They fit in well with the rest of our crew of approachable world-class champions; sailors who live for the sport and will help us develop the next trend setting equipment and fashion. 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Ph: 00 90 242 322 51 66 - 77 Fax:00 90 242 322 26 75 e-mail: info@aypem.com Ukraine Extreme Ltd. Ph: 380 44 2391510 Fax: 380 44 4637943 e-mail: extream@extreams.com.ua USA Sky Hi Distributing Ph: 808 871 2723 Fax: 808 871 2144 e-mail: info@skyhiusa.com United Kingdom Tushingham Sails Ltd Ph: 44 (0)1803 712140 Fax: 44 (0)1803 712141 e-mail: windsurfing@tushingham.com Vietnam Full Moon Resort Ph: 84 62 847 405 Fax: 84 62 847 160 e-mail: pascal@windsurf-vietnam.com Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE Shamal Sport e-mail: shamalsport@yahoo.com Singapore Bluefinz Sports PTE LTD. Ph: 65 96232873 Fax: 65 5462589 e-mail: ssingh@pacific.net.sg Slovenia Vidax d.o.o. Ph: 386 2 4295100 Fax: 386 2 4295101 e-mail: vidax@siol.net South Africa Joluka (Pty) Ltd. Ph: 27 11 608 0185 Fax: 27 11 608 0184 e-mail: hans@joluka.co.za Spain Peter Hart joins Starboard In a recent worldwide poll called the “Top 100”‚ Peter Hart was voted the 3rd most influential and inspirational windsurfer of all time. G.B.T. - 3 Distribuciones S.L. Ph: 34 91 6516636 Fax: 34 91 6512516 e-mail: gbt3@ecua.es At various times known as “The Guru”‚ and “Mr. Windsurfing”‚ he has been involved in every aspect of the sport as competitor, journalist, TV commentator, trainer, coach and program maker. Martinique Sweden Windsurf shop SAS Martinique Ph: 596 696 261687 Fax: 596 596 787778 e-mail: r.vila.f7@wanadoo.fr Surfcompaniet AB Ph: 46 31 7690202 Fax: 46 31 7690266 e-mail: info@surfcompaniet.se New Caledonia Switzerland Peter is the former British slalom and speed champion and competed internationally for 15 years in all disciplines. He is a member of that exclusive club containing sailors who have clocked a speed of 40 knots. He writes 2 columns a month for WINDSURF magazine covering a wide range of subjects from technique to travel. His ”how to...”‚ features are devoured by improving windsurfers. Planet Reef Ph: 687 253282, 687 791216 Fax: 687 253282 e-mail: planetreef@canl.nc New Zealand Wild Windsurf Ph/Fax: 64 9 527 8300 e-mail: tntwild@xtra.co.nz Ryf’s Surf & Fun Ph: 41 41 2100391 Fax: 41 41 2100891 e-mail: ryfsurffun@tic.ch Tahiti Concept Espace Ph: 689 506435 Fax: 689 506436 e-mail: conceptespace@yahoo.frc His range of training videos/DVDs – the Peter Hart Masterclass Series – has won 4 international awards and sells all over the world from NZ to the UK to the US. Covering every aspect of windsurfing from raw beginnings, through to planing skills, racing, wave sailing and the craziest freestyle moves, the programs have brought help and happiness to just about every improving windsurfer on the planet. harty@dial.pipex.com