{"product_id":"starboard-airline-allstar-2027","title":"Starboard Airline Allstar - 2027","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarboard Airline All Star 2027 – high-performance inflatable race SUP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarboard Airline All Star 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e is for paddlers who want genuine 14ft race-board performance but still need the storage, transport and travel advantages of an inflatable paddleboard. It is fast, impressively stiff for an iSUP and, importantly, designed to remain controllable when the water is not perfectly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2027, Starboard has sensibly left a very successful platform alone. \u003cstrong\u003eThe board is fundamentally unchanged from the 2026 All Star Airline\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the main difference being a subtle update to the pinstripe colour and graphics. The shape, Airline tension system, Quick Tension System, construction and on-water performance carry forward. That is useful to know because this is not a new graphic wrapped around an unproven redesign – it is the established All Star Airline platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor racing, fast fitness paddling, technical courses, longer-distance training and travelling with a performance SUP, it remains one of the most convincing alternatives to owning a 14ft composite race board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14'0\" x 24.5\", 14'0\" x 26\" and 14'0\" x 28\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the All Star Airline sits in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe All Star Airline is Starboard's \u003cstrong\u003eall-water inflatable race board\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than being designed purely to be quick on completely flat water, it combines speed with the stability and control needed for chop, wash, coastal paddling, buoy turns and technical racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the All Star Airline\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want one inflatable for racing, training, fitness paddling and mixed water conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a narrower race board\u003c\/strong\u003e only if you already have the balance and technique to make the extra speed worthwhile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a wider touring board\u003c\/strong\u003e if outright stability, luggage carrying and relaxed distance paddling matter more than race performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-allstar-2026-2027\"\u003eStarboard All Star 2027 composite board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if ultimate speed, rigidity and hull performance matter more than storage and transport convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also browse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/racing-paddleboards\"\u003erace paddleboard range\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/starboard\"\u003eStarboard SUP equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Starboard All Star Airline 2027?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper performance from an inflatable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airline Technology dramatically improves longitudinal stiffness compared with a conventional inflatable race SUP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast in real-world water:\u003c\/strong\u003e the All Star outline is intended for more than perfectly flat race courses and works particularly well in the mixed conditions UK paddlers regularly encounter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Tension System:\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you correctly tension the Airline cable quickly without having to deflate the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEVA standing tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e gives your feet something to brace against, improving control when the board is moving around underneath you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sensible widths:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the highly performance-focused 24.5\" through the versatile 26\" to the reassuringly stable 28\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e a genuine 14ft race board that can still be packed into its wheeled bag and transported inside a vehicle or taken abroad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete board package:\u003c\/strong\u003e bag, pump, leash and race fin are included; you can then choose a paddle appropriate to your own height, cadence and racing style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2027 versus 2026 – what has actually changed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little, and in this case we think that is a positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Starboard All Star Airline uses fundamentally the same board, construction and performance technology as the 2026 model\u003c\/strong\u003e. The visible change is essentially a subtle revision to the coloured pinstripe and graphics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no major hull redesign, no new width range and no reason to expect the 2027 board to behave differently on the water. If you have paddled the 2026 model, that experience translates directly to the 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also means there can be a very good buying decision to make between model years. If remaining stock is available and maximum value is the priority, check the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-all-star-airline-14-deluxe-2026\"\u003eStarboard All Star Airline 2026\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the latest 2027 graphics and current model year, choose this board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe explain that decision in more detail in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/starboard-all-star-airline-2026-sale-save-191\"\u003e2026 versus 2027 All Star Airline guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAirline Technology – why this inflatable feels different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Deluxe All Star is Starboard's \u003cstrong\u003eAirline Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e. A free-floating aramid cable runs from the nose underneath the board towards the fin box. Once the board is inflated and the cable is tensioned, it helps resist the tendency of a long inflatable board to bend through the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the paddler, the important bit is not the engineering terminology – it is what happens when you put power through the paddle. A stiffer platform wastes less energy through flex, accelerates more cleanly and feels more connected beneath your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarboard's own testing recorded approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.8cm less hull deflection\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Airline system. On a 14ft performance inflatable, that additional stiffness is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Tension System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quick Tension System makes the Airline setup much easier to manage. Cable tension can be adjusted quickly and securely without having to partially deflate the board. Once set correctly, the system helps the board maintain the stiffness and reflex the Airline concept is designed to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith race boards, the narrowest board you can stand on is not automatically the fastest board for you. The correct width is the one that allows you to keep applying power when you are tired, turning, dealing with boat wash or paddling in cross-chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eApprox. board weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRecommended rider weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" x 24.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e311L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e10.4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApprox. 50–90kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExperienced and lighter racers prioritising speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" x 26\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e340L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e10.9kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApprox. 60–105kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eThe sweet spot for many club racers and performance paddlers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" x 28\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e367L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e11.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eApprox. 60–115kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLarger riders, rougher water or progression from touring boards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14'0\" x 24.5\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the performance option. Its reduced wetted area gives it the greatest outright speed potential, but it demands significantly better balance and technique. We would choose the 24.5\" for experienced race paddlers rather than somebody simply wanting the fastest specification on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14'0\" x 26\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many UK paddlers, this is the standout size. It remains properly quick but gives you noticeably more margin when conditions deteriorate. If you are club racing, entering events, fitness training or paddling a mixture of river, harbour and coastal water, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 26\" is where we would start the conversation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e14'0\" x 28\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 28\" keeps the race outline but adds considerable stability. It makes a lot of sense for larger paddlers, anybody moving from a wider touring SUP, rough-water training or paddlers who would rather maintain a powerful stroke than constantly brace for balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"supco-video-review\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"watch-video\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 120px;\"\u003eWatch our video review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur review features the 2026 Starboard All Star Airline Deluxe. Because the 2027 board carries over the same fundamental shape, construction and Airline technology, the review remains directly relevant if you are considering the 2027 model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3yllpgCXE5M\" title=\"The SUP Company Starboard All Star Airline video review\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAll Star Airline versus the composite All Star\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to be realistic here. The Airline is exceptionally good \u003cem\u003efor an inflatable\u003c\/em\u003e, but a properly shaped composite race board still gives you greater rigidity and a more sophisticated hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAll Star Airline 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAll Star Composite 2027\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNeeds space for a 14ft board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCar transport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePacks inside most vehicles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNormally roof rack or van\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFar more practical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePossible but awkward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eOutstanding for an inflatable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuperior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHull refinement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLimited by inflatable construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFully shaped race hull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest reason to buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eRace performance plus portability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMaximum on-water performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have the storage and transport and want the highest possible performance, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-allstar-2026-2027\"\u003eStarboard All Star 2027 composite\u003c\/a\u003e. If storing or transporting a 14ft hard board is the reason you have not bought one, the Airline is precisely the product designed to solve that problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a paddle for the All Star Airline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA performance board deserves a paddle to match. There is deliberately \u003cstrong\u003eno paddle included\u003c\/strong\u003e with the All Star Airline, allowing you to select the correct blade size, shaft and construction for your technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor racing, fitness and fast distance paddling we particularly like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-lima-carbon-f35-2-piece-paddle\"\u003eStarboard Lima Carbon F35 2 Piece\u003c\/a\u003e. It gives you a fast, clean catch while retaining adjustment for different conditions and paddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor riders wanting the lightest, most direct race setup, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-lima-prepreg-carbon-paddle-round-shaft\"\u003eStarboard Lima Prepreg Carbon fixed-length paddle\u003c\/a\u003e is the more serious upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure about blade size or paddle length, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/buying-guides\/time-for-a-paddle-upgrade\"\u003eSUP paddle upgrade guide\u003c\/a\u003e or arrange to test suitable paddles alongside the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard All Star Airline 14'0\" Deluxe 2027 in selected width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard re-cover wheeled board bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard double-action Tiki pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard lightweight leash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarboard Race 23\" Net Positive fin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTAR Mount accessory fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e a paddle is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the EVA standing tray and raised sidewalls, the All Star Airline is normally \u003cstrong\u003efolded rather than tightly rolled\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplied bag is shaped accordingly, helping protect the sidewalls during storage and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStarboard All Star Airline Deluxe 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e14'0\" \/ 426.7cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWidths\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e24.5\", 26\", 28\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6\" \/ 15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDeluxe Fusion Woven Dropstitch with Airline Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRace 23\" Net Positive fin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRail construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWelded Rail Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSUP racing, fitness paddling, technical racing, fast touring and performance travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho does the All Star Airline 2027 suit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board makes particular sense if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to move from touring into faster fitness or race paddling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlready race but cannot store or transport a composite 14ft board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel with your SUP and do not want to give up serious performance when you arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace on rivers, estuaries, harbours or coastal courses where conditions are rarely perfectly flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant one fast inflatable rather than separate race and touring boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a performance SUP that can live in a flat, garage, campervan or car rather than on a roof rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e be the right board if you are a complete beginner looking for maximum stability, primarily want to carry lots of touring luggage, or have no storage restrictions and simply want the fastest possible race board. In that final case, a composite race board remains the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTry the All Star Airline before choosing your width\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth choice matters enormously on a race board. Specifications can tell you which board ought to work, but testing a 26\" and 28\" back-to-back will often tell you more in ten minutes than another hour spent looking at numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eWoodmill SUP Test Centre in Southampton\u003c\/a\u003e, suitable paddleboards and paddles can be tested on the water subject to demo availability. It is particularly useful if you are moving down from a 30\" or wider touring board and are unsure how narrow you should go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also explore our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/finance-at-the-sup-company\"\u003efinance options\u003c\/a\u003e if you are building a complete board and paddle package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarboard All Star Airline 2027 FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is new on the 2027 Starboard All Star Airline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 board is fundamentally unchanged from the 2026 model. The primary difference is a subtle update to the pinstripe colour and graphics. The proven shape, size range, Deluxe construction, Airline Technology and Quick Tension System continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy the 2026 or 2027 All Star Airline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a performance perspective, there is very little reason to choose one over the other because the underlying board is effectively the same. Choose the 2027 if you want the current graphics and model year. If remaining 2026 stock is available at a worthwhile saving, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-all-star-airline-14-deluxe-2026\"\u003e2026 model\u003c\/a\u003e can represent excellent value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich width is best for most paddlers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many confident performance paddlers, the 14'0\" x 26\" provides the strongest balance between speed and usable stability. Go to 24.5\" if you are already a skilled race paddler and know you can make use of the narrower platform. Choose 28\" if stability, rough-water confidence or progression from a touring board matters more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 24.5\" automatically faster than the 26\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you are stable enough to paddle it efficiently. A paddler who is constantly bracing, shortening their stroke or losing balance can easily be quicker overall on the 26\". Race-board width should be matched to your real ability and normal paddling conditions rather than simply choosing the narrowest specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the All Star Airline for touring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, particularly for fast day touring and fitness-distance paddling. It glides extremely efficiently and has a front bungee for essentials. However, it is fundamentally a performance board, so a dedicated touring SUP is a better choice if you prioritise maximum stability, luggage capacity and relaxed multi-day paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Airline Technology work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn aramid cable runs underneath the board from the nose towards the fin box. Once the board is inflated and the cable is correctly tensioned, it resists longitudinal flex and helps create a stiffer, more responsive platform. The carbon stringers add further stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The package includes the board, wheeled bag, pump, leash and Race 23\" Net Positive fin. At this performance level, choosing a paddle independently is preferable because blade size, paddle length and shaft stiffness should suit the individual paddler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs an inflatable All Star as fast as the hard board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Airline is exceptionally fast for an inflatable and is a serious race and training board. A composite \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starboard-allstar-2026-2027\"\u003eStarboard All Star\u003c\/a\u003e still provides greater rigidity and a more sophisticated shaped hull, so it remains the better option where outright performance is the priority and storage or transport are not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fit a GPS or action camera?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Deluxe board includes an FCS accessory insert and STAR Mount, allowing compatible GPS, phone, compass and action-camera mounts to be fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does the Starboard All Star Airline have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarboard offers a five-year warranty against leaking issues when the board is registered within three months of purchase, subject to Starboard's warranty terms and conditions.\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\u003eWhere suitable demo equipment is available, yes. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eSUP Test Centre\u003c\/a\u003e to apply for a demo and compare appropriate board and paddle options before choosing your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe SUP Company view\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason the \u003cstrong\u003eStarboard All Star Airline\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to stand out is that it solves a genuine problem. Lots of paddlers would like the efficiency of a 14ft race board but simply cannot accommodate a 14ft composite board at home, on the car or when travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Airline gets remarkably close while remaining an inflatable. The tensioned aramid cable, carbon reinforcement, EVA standing tray and race-specific outline are not features added simply to lengthen the specification sheet – together they make the board noticeably stiffer, more controlled and more rewarding to paddle quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2027, Starboard has resisted changing the board simply for the sake of creating a new model. Apart from the subtle pinstripe update, it carries forward the same proven package. For us, that makes the \u003cstrong\u003eStarboard Airline All Star 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the easiest performance inflatable SUPs to understand: choose your width carefully, pair it with a good paddle and you have an extremely capable race, training and travel setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Starboard","offers":[{"title":"14'0 x 24'5","offer_id":54657879146829,"sku":null,"price":1269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14'0 x 26'","offer_id":54657879179597,"sku":null,"price":1269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14'0 x 28'","offer_id":54657879212365,"sku":null,"price":1269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/starboard-airline-allstar-sup-2027.jpg?v=1788526693","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-airline-allstar-2027","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}