2011 Starboard SUP Wide Point 8'10"

The Starboard Wide Point 8'10" new Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board for the confident intermediate or advanced paddler.

Influenced by the short and wide high performance wave riding SUPs that resulted from the collaberation between Wardog and Art Colyer of North Pacific Surfboards on the North American West coast.
The design progression of the Wide Point series shape has been further tested and refined by Scott McKercher in the wave conditions of Western Australia and Svein Rasmussen in Hawaii. Where the short and wide ground breaking Hero (9’0”x33”) and Whopper (10’0”x34”) are better suited for the everyday surfer, the short length and pulled in nose creates substantial outline curve for responsive performance in a relatively wide board. A single to double concave provides lift and speed onto a wave and through a turn. At 32” wide it has generous stability while retaining a “hot dog” style of surfing from 2ft to 10ft waves.

“Mono concave nose and middle section merging V concave”

• A very responsive yet wide short board for those venturing out into serious waves
• Single to double concave ensures maximum drive through turns
• Suitable for small rideable surf through to large waves

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).

*STOCK NOTICE - Sadly we are unable to stock all 2011 products, but we should be able to supply you with any of the products listed in the tables above. So we can best serve you, if the item you require is not in the pull down boxes at the top of this page please use this link to email us or call on 01543 505084.

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