Buy Starboard windsurf boards for freeride and racing
Starboard Windsurf is the board and fin line of the Thai-Australian watersports brand, designed for windsurfing at every level from beginner to world championship. At watersportsonline.com you'll find the Starboard windsurf range with the GO series (GO, GO Starlite, GO Windsurfer, GO Windsurfer Starlite, GO SL, GO EVA) for beginners and light freeriders, the Carve line (Carve, Carve Wood Sandwich, Carve Starlite Carbon) in volumes 99, 119, 144 and 169 for intermediate freeride, the Futura and Futura Wood Sandwich for freerace and touring, the Kobe Wood Sandwich and Kobe Carbon Sandwich for wave, the iSonic Speed and iSonic Slalom CRS plus iSonic Wood Sandwich for pro slalom, the Kode CS for freestyle, the Ignite and IGO Waterman Package, plus the inflatable Airplane Deluxe for travel. Additionally you'll find Drake fins (Shallow Tuttlebox, Slalom Tuttlebox, Freeride G10 Powerbox, Shallow Freeride US Box), the R+SDM mast extension, Torx and Anti-twist K9 footstraps, Aire Valve Bolt and the Nose Protector Extra.
Which Starboard windsurf board suits me?
| Model | Level | Riding style |
|---|---|---|
| GO / GO Starlite / GO Windsurfer / GO EVA | Beginner | Wide deck for learning, inland water |
| Carve 99 / 119 / 144 / 169 (Wood Sandwich / Starlite Carbon) | Intermediate | Freeride with speed and turning |
| Futura (Wood Sandwich) | Intermediate | Freerace, touring, long straight courses |
| Kode CS | Intermediate | Freestyle, fast gybe response |
| Ignite | Intermediate | Freeride and light wave |
| Kobe Wood Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | Intermediate to pro | Wave board for wave riding |
| iSonic Speed / Slalom CRS / Wood Sandwich | Pro / competition | Slalom and speedrace |
| Airplane Deluxe | Allround | Inflatable windsurf board, travel and storage |
The volume choice in Carve and Futura (number in litres) determines your buoyancy: rule of thumb is body weight in kg plus thirty to sixty litres for average wind. Wood Sandwich construction gives a slightly stiffer feel, Starlite Carbon is significantly lighter for early planing. Check the broader Starboard collection (SUP, wing, accessories), the windsurf collection and all windsurf boards from other brands.
Frequently asked questions about Starboard windsurf
Which Starboard windsurf board is suitable for beginners?
The GO series is the direct beginner choice. The GO Windsurfer (with daggerboard case and daggerboard) is ideal for first lessons when you can't yet steer through the wind and can lean on the daggerboard. The GO SL and GO EVA are lighter and have an EVA deck that's warmer and softer in falls. The GO Starlite is the premium entry with lighter construction and better performance as you progress to planing windsurfing.
What do the volume numbers behind Carve and Futura mean?
The number is the board volume in litres. Volume determines buoyancy and therefore your waterstart capability and minimum-wind threshold. Rule of thumb: choose volume equal to body weight in kg plus thirty to sixty litres. A 75 kg rider in average wind fits a Carve 119 or Futura 125. In lighter wind or at beginner-planing level, move up to Carve 144 or GO 152.
Which Drake fin should I put on my Starboard?
All Starboard boards come with a matching standard fin, but Drake fins are the recommended upgrade for specific riding styles. The Drake Slalom Tuttlebox or US Box gives more lift and top speed in slalom. The Drake Shallow Freeride 220 (US Box) and the Drake Shallow Tuttlebox are shallow-water fins. The Drake Freeride G10 Powerbox is a general upgrade for Carve and Futura.
What's the difference between Wood Sandwich and Starlite Carbon?
Wood Sandwich is a construction with wood core and fibreglass laminate giving a lively and slightly stiffer ride, with good durability and average weight. Starlite Carbon uses carbon reinforcements in the top layer for a significantly lighter board with faster acceleration and higher top speed, at higher price. For recreational freeride Wood Sandwich is enough. For competitive riders Starlite Carbon is the direct upgrade.
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