Starboard Surf 2016 | NEW LINE

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La nuova linea di surf per il 2016 vede una nuova costruzione incrementare il parco tavole da offrire al pubblico. Il team di ricerca e sviluppo è formato da riders esigenti e sempre pronti a inserire nuove idee e nuove tecnologie.

Starboard Surf 2016 Collection: 
Ogni anno ci spingiamo ai confini delle costruzioni, progettiamo proto da surf da testare per una implacabile ricerca delle tecnologie più innovative.

Innovazione:
Cinque anni fa abbiamo introdotto la prima tavola da surf full carbon in ACTIVE CARBON. Con l'introduzione di questa costruzione folle, abbiamo sviluppato progetti pionieristici reattivi, ridicolmente leggero e estremamente resistenti. Una gamma che si rivolge  a qualsiasitipo di rider di qualsiasi posto nel mondo.

Qualità:
Con 20 anni di esperienza nella progettazione e sviluppo di bordo, Starboard stabilisce lo standard qualitativo e di precisione molto elevato. Il nostro team di R&S è sempre al lavoro tra shaperia e test di tavole. Siamo in grado di controllare il processo di R&S e di follow-up della produzione giornalmente.

La Nostra Missione:
Portare innovazione in tutto il mondo.

ACTIVE CARBON
Il sistema ACTIVE dispone di una laminazione in carbonio chiamata STARFLEX Corecell stringer, inserita nel il centro della tavola, tra due strati di high memory polypropylene layers. Questo sistema agisce come una molla dinamica consentendo al laminato di flettersi liberamente, evitando nel contempo la iper-flessione sotto carico.

Gli strati di carbonio biassiali e unidirezionali ultra leggeri con angoli ottimizzati avvolgono l'intera tavola, aumentando sia il flex sia il reflex. Queste caratteriste ottimizzate al massimo per garantire la massima risposta in surfata, aumentando leggerezza, manovrabilità e velicità.

FLEX CARBON
Il sistema Flex è una combinazione rivoluzionaria tra le tecniche di costruzione moderne e quelle tradizionali.
La costruzione Flex Carbon combina un stringer-less polyurethane foam core laminato a mano utilizzando fogli in carbonio con fibre biassiali e unidirezionali, fibra di vetro e la migliore resina epossidica in commercio.

Siamo incessantemente alla ricerca di nuove tecnologie per le tavole da surf, solo per offrire un prodotto unico sul mercato, con caratteristiche sempre più performanti. Con l'inserimento di questa nuova laminazione viena lanciata una nuova linea di surf che amplierà la nuova gamma. Un ulteriore rinforzo su tutto il bordo della tavola è stato inserito per una resistenza quasi eterna.

LA GAMMA
La linea ACTIVE CARBON conferma i 5 modelli dello scorso anno:
ULTRA (5 misure di  tavole)
AMP (3 misure di  tavole)
HYBRID (3 misure di  tavole)
MINI MAL (2 misure di  tavole)
ALL ROUNDER (1 misura di  tavole)
ALL ROUNDER MATT MOIR (1 misura di  tavole)

La linea FLEX CARBON prevede ben 8 modelli
BLACK MAGIC (5 misure di  tavole)
FLYING V (3 misure di  tavole)
ANACONDA (3 misure di  tavole)
ULTRA (5 misure di  tavole)
AMP (3 misure di  tavole)
HYBRID (3 misure di  tavole)
MINI MAL (2 misure di  tavole)
ALL ROUNDER (1 misura di  tavole)
ALL ROUNDER MATT MOIR (1 misura di  tavole)

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Starboard Surf 2016 | ANACONDA

Overview:
Starboard’s take on the Tomo revolution and is rapidly becoming the favorite alternative board in the world. It has a clean straighter outline allowing the board to perform in all types of conditions. The Anaconda is designed off the premise that boards don’t need a nose outline and, in fact, if we chop the nose off, the board will perform equally as well as one with a nose. The concept is simple, the board is loose and extremely fun to ride.

Board Specs:
This board has flatter rocker throughout the whole outline. The bottom consists of a deep channel-like double concave combined with slight lift in the tail, allowing the board to release when needed. Ridden a few inches smaller than your traditional short board for a performance feel.

Ideal wave size:
Designed to be ridden in medium to head-high surf for entry level, intermediate and advanced riders.

Key Features:

1. Straighter Outline for increased planning and lift through flat sections
2. Flatter Rocker throughout the whole outline for increased speed
3. Swallow Tail for extra release and drive off the tail
4. Deep channel like double concave combined withslight lift in the tail
5. Flex Carbon construction using premium biaxial carbon fibers
6. From as light as 2.75kgs

Fins:

• Features a Quad-fin set-up
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock dimensions and volumes:

Tech & Features

THE CORE

Flex Carbon is built from a stringer-less traditional Polyurethane foam (PU) core. Starboard has played around with a variety of different densities of foam depending on the desired weight, flex and compressional stability. By having a traditional PU foam core, we have been able to match the flex components of a traditional build by removing the stringer and perfecting the use of different fiber patterns.

CONSTRUCTION

In order to find the key to achieving a flex pattern that is equal and in some instances better than that seen in a normal PU Board, our development team underwent a rigorous testing process to find the perfect combination of fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner densities. With the introduction of this unique technology comes the launch of three progressive shapes: Black Magic, Flying V and Anaconda.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | FLYING V

Overview:
The Flying V is a modern rendition of a performance fish and is rapidly becoming the favourite alternative board for the R&D team. It has a clean wider outline, putting fun back into those small wave sessions. The Flying V is a simple redo of the classic fish shape that is simple, loose and easy to ride.

Board Specs:
This board has flatter rocker throughout the whole outline. The bottom consists of a deep double concave combined with big V in the tail allowing the board to release when needed. Ridden a few inches smaller than your traditional short board.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in small to medium surf for entry level, intermediate and advanced riders.

Key Features:

1. Fish outline rendition
2. Flatter rocker throughout the whole outline for increased speed
3. Extra width for planning and lift through flat sections
4. Big deep double concave combined with big V in the tail
5. Flex Carbon construction using premium biaxial carbon fibers
6. From as light as 2.75kgs

Fins:

• Features a thruster set-up with custom fin set available seperately for purchase
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

Tech & Features

THE CORE

Flex Carbon is built from a stringer-less traditional Polyurethane foam (PU) core. Starboard has played around with a variety of different densities of foam depending on the desired weight, flex and compressional stability. By having a traditional PU foam core, we have been able to match the flex components of a traditional build by removing the stringer and perfecting the use of different fiber patterns.

CONSTRUCTION

In order to find the key to achieving a flex pattern that is equal and in some instances better than that seen in a normal PU Board, our development team underwent a rigorous testing process to find the perfect combination of fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner densities. With the introduction of this unique technology comes the launch of three progressive shapes: Black Magic, Flying V and Anaconda.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | BLACK MAGIC

Overview:
The Black Magic is the go-to board in good over-head in the pocket surf and is the choice for advanced surfers everywhere. The performance outline allows for big drawn out arcs and deep bottom turns that continuously provide you with the needed drive and speed for advanced surfing.

Board Specs:
This board has continuous rocker throughout the whole outline. The bottom consists of a deep single concave combined with full rails allowing the board to release when needed. There is a slight lift in the tail, allowing the board to fit in the wave when surfing off the back foot.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in good shoulder to over-head surf for intermediate and advanced riders.

Key Features:

1. Performance outline
2. Rocker throughout the whole outline for increased maneuverability
3. Slight tail lift for extra whip in the pocket
4. Flex Carbon construction using premium biaxial carbon fibers
5. Reinforced patches for improved durability
6. From as light as 2.9kgs

Fins:

• Features a 5-fin system for Tri (three fin) or Quad (four fin) setup
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

Tech & Features

THE CORE

Flex Carbon is built from a stringer-less traditional Polyurethane foam (PU) core. Starboard has played around with a variety of different densities of foam depending on the desired weight, flex and compressional stability. By having a traditional PU foam core, we have been able to match the flex components of a traditional build by removing the stringer and perfecting the use of different fiber patterns.

CONSTRUCTION

In order to find the key to achieving a flex pattern that is equal and in some instances better than that seen in a normal PU Board, our development team underwent a rigorous testing process to find the perfect combination of fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner densities. With the introduction of this unique technology comes the launch of three progressive shapes: Black Magic, Flying V and Anaconda.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | ALL ROUNDER MATT MOIR

When thinking of shaping a performance longboard there was only one choice when it came to Pro surfers to team up with.
2 x World Longboard Champion Matthew Moir epitomizes fast, progressive long boarding. Matt brings you his signature model that keeps him competing at the highest level!

Overview:
This is our super high performance longboard built to perform in waves from 1ft to 6ft and offers fast down-the-line surfing, as well as the ability to turn the board very loosely and powerfully off the top of waves.
Not only is it solid off the top, but it is also incredibly stable when walking and riding on the nose. It may be called a “performance” board, however, it is incredibly versatile, catering for every long boarder’s specific needs.

Board Specs:
Features include a large double concave, running into heaps of tail kick in the diamond tail.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in ankle to over-head surf by beginner to intermediate riders, suitable for all levels.

Key Features:

1. High performance shape
2. Extended tail kick for added looseness
3. Double concave for increased speed
4. Full nose to allow for maximum nose riding in critical sections of a wave.
5. Carbon construction utilising Active Stringer
6. From as light as 5.3 kg

Fins:

• Features a Thruster set up
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit – Surf 10inch Centre box
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | ALL ROUNDER

Overview:
The All Rounder longboard is a “cross-over” and blend between the performance longboard and the more traditional longboard. It is an all around board meant for smaller waves, yet still capable of handling larger surf. Perfectly stable for walking and extremely loose off the rail.

Board Specs:
It features a double concave with a full nose to assist in stability, with a full outline running into a rounded pintail.This shape has a slightly flatter curve than the performance long board, to increase the ease in catching waves.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in ankle to over-head surf for beginner to intermediate riders, suitable for all levels.

Key Features:

1. Traditional all around design
2. Flatter bottom curve for planning on smaller waves
3. Increased volume and surface area for maximum walking
4. Carbon construction utilising Active Stringer
5. From as light as 5.5kg

Fins:

• Features a Thruster set up
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit – Surf 10inch Centre box
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | MINI MAL

Overview:
Not just your average Mini Mal, this high performance shape
has the turning ability of a short board, but still offers the buoyancy and wave-catching abilities of a longboard. It is ideal for intermediate surfers, as well as beginners who have improved and need to step down from a longboard.

Board Specs:
The bottom deck features a double concave throughout the board, as well as a standard squash tail with a low entry rocker for trimming and enough tail rocker to stay high performance.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in ankle to over-head surf by beginner to intermediate riders, suitable for all levels.

Key Features:

1. Easy to paddle
2. Stable yet performance orientated
3. Suits all around conditions
4. Carbon construction utilising Active Stringer
5. From as light as 3.5kg

Fins:

• Features a Thruster set up
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

 

Mini Mal compared to Longboard
1. Shorter length, giving better turning ability and performance
2. Suited for all ability levels
3. Fun bridge board between Hybrid and Longboard for all conditions.

  

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | HYBRID

Overview:
This is an extremely fun board for waves from waist high to overhead conditions. Ridden 1-2 inches smaller than your traditional performance short board, the slightly fuller outline of the Hybrid allows you to catch waves extremely easily and is very loose in the pocket. The Hybrid performs best in 2-6 ft waves in all types of conditions.

Board Specs:
The Hybrid has a lower entry rocker and a wider outline than most conventional short boards. It has more volume and a slightly fuller nose that runs into a swallowtail for extra whip off the lip. The bottom has a large single concave running into a slight vee in the tail and the wide point is further forward to skate over flat sections, but with more tail kick, so it stays tight in the pocket when turning hard off the lip.

Ideal Wave Size:
All conditions for intermediate to advanced surfers.

Key Features:

1. Slightly flatter bottom curve for increased speed and planning
2. Fuller nose for increased paddle power
3. Curvier outline for looseness
4. Carbon construction utilising Active Stringer
5. From as light as 2.4kg

Fins:

• Features a 5-fin system for Tri (three fin) or Quad (four fin) setup
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

 

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | AMP

Overview:
The ultimate summer shape, with a slightly fuller outline and a touch extra volume. Paddles well and generates heaps of drive and acceleration.The AMP is faster down the line, has increased rail-to-rail transition and is extremely stable when landing a variety of maneuvers.

Board Specs:
The AMP has a ton of curve in a short package, with a clean single concave running the length of the board and a relatively flat entry rocker allows for optimum speed generation. The carbon construction adds extra life and flex, making the board extremely fast and responsive. Features a thruster setup for improved maneuverability and that extra bit of control off the lip.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in small to medium surf by intermediate to advanced surfers.

Key Features:

1. Slightly wider outline and extra volume for maximum drive
2. Single concave for speed
3. All round shape suited for progressive and fast surfing
4. Carbon construction utilizing Active Stringer
5. From as light as 2.2kg

Fins:

• Features a Thruster set up
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

 

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Starboard Surf 2016 | ULTRA

Overview:
The Ultra shape is the ultimate small wave fun board. Transform even the weakest, smallest wave into a rippable skate park. Designed primarily for surfers in locations prone to small surfing conditions. The ULTRA is something simple, fun and easy to ride.

Board Specs:
A flatter entry rocker for increased wave count and extra width, which has an increased planning area to improve drive to carry through flat sections. The carbon construction adds extra life and flex, making the board extremely fast and responsive. Features a quad setup for increased speed and improved maneuverability.

Ideal Wave Size:
Designed to be ridden in ankle to chest high surf by intermediate to advanced riders, suitable for all levels.

Key Features:
1. Flat entry rocker for increased paddle power
2. Extra width for planning and lift through flat sections 3. Quad fin set up for speed and looseness
4. Carbon construction using Active Stringer
5. From as light as 2.5kg

Fins:

• Features a Quad-fin setup
• FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
• Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes:

 

Tech & Features

The patent pending internal ACTIVE system creates performance through flex.
The flexibility of the board is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths and outer/inner foam core densities. These elements fine tune the board’s ability to flex and return.
The ACTIVE system features a laminated STARFLEX carbon corecell stringer. The stringer is suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers. This acts like a dynamic spring allowing the shell laminate to flex freely but preventing hyperflexion under extreme load.

The system features a carbon stringer suspended through the center of the board between two high memory polypropylene layers.

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Bart de Zwart and Franz Orsi: World Trip | Istanbul

Il questo stop dei due amici Bart de Zwart e Franz Orsi, i quali hanno deciso di intraprendere un World Trip molto suggestivo e d'impatto. La quarta fermata di questo viaggio vede i due amici arrivare ad Instabul. Mercati, porti, life style in uno short film. Buona Visione

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Balian Wave by Jonathan Le Marchand

Jonathan Le Marchand nel suo wave trip in Indonesia. Un paradiso del wave riding dove neofiti, esperti e professionisti si allenanoe e divertono su onde che stimolano corpo e mente.

Un panorama incontaminato e un paradiso per gli amanti della line up. Set di onde pulite e facili da surfare adatte a tutti i livelli.

clicca sull'immagine per vederla in grande

Onde a frame sono una palestra divertente per progredire al livello successivo. Come possiamo notare nella sequenza Jonathan esegue un take off, sequito da un re-entry e un resting on the wave.

Una sequenza davvero molto interessante in quanto la grandezza delle onde è davvero molto stimolante. Un set da sogno, acqua pulita e rispetto sulle onde...davvero il paradiso dei surfisti.

Se state programmando le vostre vacanze sportive e non sapete dove andare adesso avete una ottima meta da visitare.

Special thanks to Jonathan Le Marchand and photographer.

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Starboard sup 2016 Hypernut test wave

Le immagini che state vedendo sono state scattate durante la fase di rifinitura della linea. Testate in condizioni ottimali i risultati sono stati eccezionali. I team che hanno potuto testate le tavole Starboard sup wave 2016, hanno rilasciato feedback molto positivi.

In condizioni di shore breack veloci la tavola si presta molto bene a down the line. La tenuta del rail e del set di pinne conferisce un grande controllo.

Subito dopo il take off la tavola accellera progressivamente, il suo shape rende questa linea adatta a chi vuole tavole  short senza lesinare sia sulla larghezza sia sul volume.

Il bottom turn, la tavola risponde molto bene. Come possiamo vedere nella foto la tavola sta carvando molto bene, il rider sta appena poggiando la pala in acqua.

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Starboard sup race all star 2016 preview

Alcune immagini grabbate dalla rete e scattate da Jim Brewer, la nuova Starboard sup all star 2016, costerà 150 dollari in meno rispetto allo scorso anno. La tavola presenta dei grandi cambiamenti di shape con grandi aumenti di prestazioni.

Le nuove linee d'acqua permetterebbero ai riders di ottenere la massima performance grazie al rivoluzionartio shape tri-concavo.

L'intera gamma è stata presentata all'OUTDOOR RETAILER 2015.

 

Grazie a Jim Brewer per averci regalato queste super preview.

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Tanti auguri a MR Starboard Italia

Gianpiero durante la SUP CUP BEACH RACE DEL 2012 a Bari

Lo staff di Starboard Italia augura al suo boss tanti auguri di buon compleanno, con la speranza che la passione che ti porti a fare questo lavoro non smetta mai di ardere.

Se volete fargli gli auguri su facebook potete lasciare un messaggio sulla sua bacheca.
CLICCA QUI PER LASCIARE GLI AUGURI A GIANPIERO

Gianpiero durante la SUP CUP BEACH RACE DEL 2012 a Bari

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