Starboard as a brand are always at the forefront of innovation and now more so than with their newly developed and patent pending Airline Technology. This feature will come all the new 2018 Allstar inflatable range. The free-flowing aramid cable locks the board in shape when inflated to the correct PS, thus creating a rigid hull feel in an inflatable board. Starboard has created a pre-set, free-floating cable that attaches to the Nose cone, this then runs underneath the bottom of the board and finishes up at the fin box. The idea is that the pre-set cable is slightly shorter than that board so that once its fully inflated to the correct PSI the cable has a lot of tension, and this stiffens the board significantly. World champion rider Connor Baxter Swears by this new Airline technology and believes that it the future of inflatable sups as we know it.We have had the chance to test ride this system and can only agree with what Connor and the starboard team have said.Its Truly remarkable and makes the Inflatable Allstar feel like its hard shell counterpart. At the sup co we will be the first dealers in the UK to have these boards, we also have the Starboard All star hardboards on demo so we can give you the chance to test them for yourself side by side.
The New Airline Allstar range will come in the following options:
The 18” X 27 All star unlimited – This board is simply stunning, fast, stable and it all packs down into a rucksack! With the new addition of the Airline it maintains a similar feel to the hard board.
14” x 28 All Star downwind – The is the perfect solution for the rider looking for Downwind performance with the ease of travelling. The 28” Width offers insane stability in choppy seas. And with the the perfect nose rocker to stop in connecting with swell.
14”0 x 28 Allstar – This board offers the widest outline and provides the rider with unrivalled stability and lets you conserve energy so you can just concentrate on your paddling.
14”0 x 26 Allstar – This is one of the most popular sizes in the Range, yes its 26” wide but don’t let this put you off, with the length this board is also insanely stable, fast and rigid! This board will make you question weather you need a hard board in your life.
14” 24 Allstar – This board is lighting fast and super lightweight, this boars has been designed for the racer in you, and really aimed at more experienced paddlers. If speed is your thing then look no further.
12”6 x 27 Allstar – The new 27” wide Allstar has a wider nose than all the others in the range, this extra volume gives the board more pop in the chop! Coupled with a wider tail it offered an unmatched stability when sinking that tail to initiate those buoyed turns. This board comes with twin deck stringers, and the Airline Technology, giving it the fastest and smoothest glide ever.
All of the boards will be available in the Deluxe construction.