{"product_id":"starboard-sprint-blue-carbon-sandwich-14-x-25-5-2025","title":"Starboard Sprint Blue Carbon Sandwich - 14'0 x 25.5\" - 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sprint concept is designed to be the fastest and most efficient flatwater board ever, this range caters for flatwater racing and ultra-distance racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of board that is worth choosing carefully, because the right shape can make paddling feel easy and rewarding, while the wrong one can feel hard work from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it sits in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a more specialist Starboard shape for paddlers who care about speed, efficiency and forward drive. It is not the safest choice for a total beginner, but it makes a lot of sense for experienced riders who want a faster board that rewards decent technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the Sprint Blue Carbon Sandwich - 14'0 x 25.5\" - 2025?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inner walls in the Sprint have been shaped for maximum standing area width for comfort, stability and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur fastest and most efficient hull design ever has been digitally designed to give the most efficient glide, and tested in the real world in various flat and semi-flat conditions. This hull allows the...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the best release and tracking in flatwater, giving the best efficiency and control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur most efficient tail design ever reduces wash and improves glide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 10\" fin box gives riders flexibility to adjust their fin depending on race style. Short course racing would benefit from a fin further forward for fast turning, while longer races suit a fin further...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14'0\" x 25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecarbon; polyester; plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFin\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHelpful reading \u0026amp; related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/collections\/starboard\"\u003eShop Starboard paddleboards, paddles and fins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/pages\/sup-test-centre\"\u003eBook the SUP Test Centre at Woodmill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/blogs\/demo-centre\/the-ultimate-guide-to-choosing-the-perfect-paddle-board-why-testing-is-essential\"\u003eRead our guide to choosing the right paddleboard\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\"\u003eRead our paddleboard skill-level guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this board best suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSprint Blue Carbon Sandwich - 14'0 x 25.5\" - 2025 makes the most sense for paddlers whose priorities match its shape and intended use. If you want help getting the right size or deciding between this and another Starboard model, our honest advice is to compare the options before buying rather than guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good first board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the exact shape. Some Starboard boards are confidence-building first purchases, while others are more specialised and reward a bit more experience. If you are unsure, ask us and we will tell you plainly whether this is the right fit or whether another model would make the learning curve easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try before I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. If you are choosing between sizes, shapes or constructions, our Woodmill SUP Test Centre is one of the best ways to get the decision right first time. It is particularly helpful with Starboard boards because the differences between models are very noticeable on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Starboard","offers":[{"title":"14'0\" x 25.5\"","offer_id":53261547962701,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8381\/8829\/files\/StarboardSprintBlueCarbonSandwich2025.jpg?v=1768236817","url":"https:\/\/www.thesupco.com\/products\/starboard-sprint-blue-carbon-sandwich-14-x-25-5-2025","provider":"The SUP Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}