The Starboard Element new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board is for the intermediate paddler.
The Element evolves further from our most versatile board concept.
Based on a previous successful formula, slight modifications to nose and tail rocker make for an even more forgiving board with a greater performance edge. Easy into waves and super smooth through all aspects of surfing. A true chameleon that will cater for massive rider weight and wave size variations. Proven performance by Tama Audibert, who placed second on last year’s model in the 2010 Waterman League Sapinus Pro, Tahiti. Tama simply went into a local shop in Tahiti, got himself an Element and took out the whole World’s elite, all except for Starboard rider Dave Muir. Congratulations Tama!
“Mono concave nose section to flat middle with slight tail V”
- A very versatile board manoeuvreable in the waves and good glide for flatter waters
- Can cater for a very wide range of abilities and rider weights
- Silver version is windsurf compatible
| Length |
9'8" |
294.6cm |
1 |
Centre Fin |
210 |
| Width |
30" |
76.2cm |
1 |
CF Construction |
Hexcel |
| Thickness |
4.3" |
11.1cm |
1 |
Side Fins |
M4.5" |
| Tail Width |
17.1" |
43.5cm |
1 |
SF Construction |
Polymer |
| Volume |
153lts |
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1 |
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| Stability |
6 |
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1 |
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Durable, Tough, Light and the Most Value
Maximum durability and value. Tufskin AST technology uses layers of 3 dimensional 400g glass mat wetted out with an expanding epoxy resin system that creates volume within the skin as it cures under pressure. This creates a thick, stiff, and durable sandwiched laminate. A 3/4 - deck wood layer improves rigidity and deck impact resistance.
Advantages: tough and light construction, more value, most durable offering.
Fin Technology
There are two types of materials used in the fins throughout the Starboard range. The Hexcel composite fins are designed to maintain the flex characteristics of a fibreglass fin, whilst reducing the weight, but also maintaining strength. It has been found that an optimum response/flex for SUP's of shorter length and larger waves are these stiffer Hexcel fins for instant response. The injection moulded (PA+GF 30%) fins provide the added flex found suitable for larger boards and smaller surf for a smoother sensation through the arc of a cutback.
Factors of a fins design which are critical include, base width (drive for acceleration) depth (Grip/Hold) sweep (pivot) and foil (speed/drive). These culminate to provide the ultimate blend of a fin's characteristics suited to each particular board. Obviously different boards require different fin configurations which are ultimately suited best to each, whether it be quad or tri (sometimes both), as well as with various sizes (Lengths and widths). It has been with great care that the best combination has been tested for each of the boards through out the range. (Obviously people's body weight will come into effect to some extent).
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