{"product_id":"starboard-12-6-generation-deluxe-2026","title":"Starboard 12’6 Generation Deluxe - 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want one inflatable paddleboard that covers far more than just easy flatwater cruising, the \u003cstrong\u003eStarboard 12 ft 6 Generation Deluxe - 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the smartest choices in the range. This is Starboard’s crossover shape for paddlers who want proper glide for touring, enough rocker and tail shape to handle choppier water and small surf, and a board that still feels lively rather than dull under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eThe SUP Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, we see the Generation as the inflatable for people who do not want to be boxed into one narrow use. It is a much better option than a basic all-round board if you want to paddle further, improve your fitness, or explore mixed water conditions, but it is also more versatile and more playful than a pure straight-line touring shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhere the Generation Deluxe Sits in the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generation sits between a traditional touring board and a more surf-led shape. If your paddling is mostly calm-water distance work and you want maximum straight-line efficiency, a dedicated Touring shape is still the more focused choice. If, however, your paddling includes estuaries, harbours, boat wash, open-water chop, coastal exploring, the odd downwind run, or even small waves, the Generation makes a huge amount of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn simple terms, this is the board for paddlers who want \u003cstrong\u003eone premium inflatable that can genuinely do a bit of everything well\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 12'6 x 30 size keeps things reassuring and usable, while the Generation outline gives it a more capable, more “all-water” feel than many boards of similar dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eWhy Choose the Starboard 12 ft 6 Generation Deluxe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 20px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent crossover shape for touring, fitness paddling, coastal cruising and small surf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore glide and speed than a typical all-round inflatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore manoeuvrable and more forgiving in mixed water than a pure touring shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium \u003cstrong\u003eDeluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e construction for a stiffer, lighter, more refined ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThruster fin setup gives you flexibility for both touring use and more playful wave days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful cargo storage for drybags, layers and day-trip essentials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very strong option for paddlers upgrading from an entry-level inflatable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e12'6\" x 30\" Generation Deluxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e12'6\" \/ 381 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e30\" \/ 76.2 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e6\" \/ 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTail Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e19.3\" \/ 49 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e341 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e10.7 kg \/ 23.6 lb \/ 1.68 st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Rider Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUp to 95 kg \/ 209 lb \/ 15.0 st\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDeluxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFin Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eThruster \/ 2+1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Centre Fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e8\" Net Positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Side Fins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e4.5\" or 4.7\" Arma Core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 20px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard 12 ft 6 Generation Deluxe inflatable paddleboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard double-action Tiki pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard re-cover wheely bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard 2-in-1 shoulder carry strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-sup-center-fin-net-positive\"\u003eStarboard 8\" Net Positive centre fin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-thruster-net-positive-sup-fin-set\"\u003eStarboard thruster side fin set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eExplore the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the idea of the Generation shape but want a hard board feel, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-generation-lite-tech-2026\"\u003eStarboard Generation Lite Tech - 2026\u003c\/a\u003e. If your paddling is more about straight-line glide and traditional touring efficiency, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-12-ft-6-touring-deluxe-lite\"\u003eStarboard 12 ft 6 Touring Deluxe Lite\u003c\/a\u003e is the more touring-focused option. You can also browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/starboard\"\u003eStarboard collection here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #000; margin: 18px 0 10px 0;\"\u003eHelpful Reading \u0026amp; Buying Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 20px; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/tips-guides\/board-dimensions-vs-board-profiles\"\u003eBoard dimensions vs board profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/isup-vs-hard-boards-the-professional-s-guide-to-making-the-right-call\"\u003eiSUP vs. hard boards: the professional’s guide to making the right call\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-choose-the-right-paddleboard-for-your-skill-level\"\u003eHow to choose the right paddleboard for your skill level\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eBook a session at our Southampton SUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-lima-carbon-f35-2-piece-paddle-2025\"\u003ePair it with a Starboard Lima Carbon F35 2 Piece Paddle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Starboard Generation Deluxe more of a touring board or an all-round board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sits between the two, which is exactly why so many paddlers like it. It has far more glide and distance capability than a typical all-round inflatable, but it is more manoeuvrable and more comfortable in mixed water than a pure touring shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this board best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 12'6 x 30 size is a very good fit for paddlers who want confidence and versatility without stepping right down into a slower, wider beginner board. It is especially good for paddlers upgrading from entry-level all-round inflatables and wanting something that feels quicker, cleaner and more capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose this or the Starboard 12'6 Touring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the Generation if your paddling includes chop, coastal water, mixed conditions or occasional small surf. Choose the Touring if your priority is straighter tracking and covering distance as efficiently as possible on flatter water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the Generation Deluxe handle small waves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of the reasons this shape stands out. It is not a dedicated surf SUP, but the rocker, outline and thruster setup make it much more wave-capable than most touring inflatables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try one before buying?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you want to compare the Generation against other Starboard shapes, or work out whether an inflatable or hard board makes more sense for your paddling, book a session at our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eSUP Test Centre in Southampton\u003c\/a\u003e. It is the quickest way to make the right choice first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Starboard","offers":[{"title":"12'6\" x 30\"","offer_id":53261549928781,"sku":null,"price":1049.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/starboard-12-ft-6-generation-deluxe-2026-p7173-30350_image.jpg?v=1766419720","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-12-6-generation-deluxe-2026","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}