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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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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Starboard World Dealer Meeting 2016

INFO - COSTI - PRENOTAZIONI:

starboard.sup.italia@gmail.com

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Starboard surf THE HYBRID

Aerial, floater, round house, re-entry e vertical bottom, un video in cui la tecnica e le performance del riders confluiscono nelle alte prestazioni della tavola. Se stai cercando una tavola con cui esprimerti, questa è quella che fa per te.


The Hybrid from Starboard Surf on Vimeo.

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Starboard Surf HYBRID

These are the “new normal” shortboards, replacing the narrow, thin boards we have seen in recent shortboard shapes. The board features a fuller nose with wider outlines running into a swallow tail for extra “bite”. The bottom has a large single concave running into a slight vee in the tail. Ridden 2-3 inches smaller than your traditional performance shortboard, the full outline of the hybrid allows you to catch waves extremely easily, and is very snappy in the pocket. The Hybrid handles best in 2-6ft waves of all conditions.
Offering the best of both worlds, the hybrid features a 5-fin system, allowing the choice between a thruster (three fin) or quad (four fin) setup.

Sizes
5’11″ x 19.5″ x 2.5 Volume : 29
6’1” x 20” x 2.5”   Volume : 35
6’3″ x 20.5″ x 2.9″ Volume : 36
Board weight:
5’11 – 2.5kg
6’1  -  2.6kg
6’3 – 2.7kg

Key Features
1. Slightly flatter bottom curve for increased speed and planing
2. Fuller nose for increase paddle power
3. Curvier outline for looseness
4. Carbon construction utilising Active Stringer

Hybrid compared to the Amp
1. Increased performance in bigger waves
2. Allows for larger rider to maximize speed and turning
3. Better suited for barrel riding and hollow waves

Fins
5 fin set up allows rider to interchange between a thruster or  quad set up.
Ideal for adjusting the board to suit different conditions.
- Surfinz Universal Z finbox system
- FCS compatible
- Hexcel core
- Light weight
- Standard Flex/stiffness

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Starboard Surf Team Riders

Il team riders surf, i ragazzi più promettenti per la prossima stagione. Un kermesse di talenti, i quali hanno messo a disposizione le loro competenze tecniche a favore dello sport. Nuove tendenze, nuovi shape, nuove costruzioni per una collezione esclusiva.


Benoit Carpentier
- 1er européen du circuit mondial professionnel de Stand Up Paddle Surfing – Stand Up World Tour–  depuis 2012.
- Rookie of the Year de ce circuit en 2012
- Membre de l’équipe de France de surf depuis 2014
- Champion de France et d’Europe Junior de Longboard 2014
- Champion d’Europe Junior de Stand Up Paddle Surfing 2014
- Vainqueur épreuve junior du Stand up world tour La Torche 2011
- Vainqueur épreuve junior du Stand up world tour Sunset 2012 (Hawaii)
- Rookie of the Year du Stand Up World Tour  2012
- 1er européen du Stand Up World Tour  2012, 2013 et 2014
- champion d’Europe espoir EUROsupa 2014
- vice champion d’Europe  EUROsupa 2014

Connor Baxter
Stand Up Paddle:
- World Champion, SUP World Series – 2014
- Fastest Paddler on Earth – 2013
- 2x SUP Athlete of the Year – 2013 & 2012
- 3x Male Paddler of the Year – 2014, 2012 & 2011
- Best Male Performance – 2014
- Battle of the Paddle Champion – 2011 (Youngest Champion Ever, 17 Years)
- Plus 80 First Place Finishes
- 3x Molokai-2-Oahu Paddleboard World Champion- 2014, 2012, 2011 (World Record Holder)
- 5x Maui-2-Molokai World Cup of SUP Champion – 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 (World Record Holder)
- 1st to Stand Up Paddle the Zambezi River, Africa – 15 years

Wind Surfing
Youngest Windsurfer to Sail Jaws – 14 Years

Zane Schweitzer
2014 Stand Up World Series Race Finals SPRINT CHAMPION North Shore, HAWAII
2014 Stand Up World Series European Cup EUROPEAN CUP CHAMPION 5 locations in EUROPE
2014 Stand Up World Series Stop 1 OVERALL CHAMPION Bilboa, SPAIN
2014 Stand Up World Series Stop 2 OVERALL CHAMPION Oleron, FRANCE
2014 Stand Up World Series Stop 3 OVERALL  CHAMPION FINLAND
2014 Masters of the Ocean OVERALL CHAMPION DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
2014 US SUP Tour Stop 1 WAVE CHAMPION Huntington Beach, CALIFORNIA
2014 US SUP Tour Stop 2 RACE CHAMPION Huntington Beach, CALIFORNIA
2014 Adriatric Cup Championships OVERALLL SUP CHAMPION ITALY
2014 WPA Coconut Cup Championships OVERALL RACE CHAMPION ST. CROIX
2014  Handsome Bugga SUP event OVERALL SUP WAVE CHAMPION Maui, HAWAII
2014 Molokai to Oahu 14' Team 2nd Place Overall Oahu, HAWAII
2014 Stand Up World Tour 2nd Place SURF    MOROCCO
2014 Ultimate Sup Showdown 2nd Place SURF Waikiki, HAWAII
2014 Stand Up World Series  2nd Place Sprints ABU DHABI, UAE
2014 Stand Up World Tour 3rd Place SURF    Sunset Beach, HAWAII
2014 Stand Up World Tour  3rd Place SURF FRANCE
2014 Stand Up World Series  3rd Place Overall BELGIUM
2014 Stand Up World Series  3rd Place Overall  ABU DHABI, UAE
2014 Stand Up World Grand Slam 3rd Place Overall Huntington Beach, CALIFORNIA
2014 Stand Up World Grand Slam  3rd Place Overall ABU DHABI, UAE
2014 Stand Up World Grand Slam 3rd Place Overall
2014 Stand Up World Tour 5th Place Overall SURF
2014 Stand Up World Grand Slam 5th Place Overall RACE
2014 Stand Up World Tour PIONEER AWARD

Sean Pointer
- Finishes Equal 3rd at stop #2 on the Stand Up World Tour - Sapinus Pro, Tahiti
- Team USA wins historical first ever Team Gold at 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and
- Paddleboard Championships - Sean wins individual Gold in SUP Surfing
- Wins Individual Gold Medal for SUP Surfing at 2015 ISA World StandUp Paddle and Paddleboard - Championships making him the first and only 2x Gold Medalist for SUP Surfing
- Home & Family appearance. Tune in to watch Sean's segment April 25th at 10/9c on the Hallmark Channel
- Set to represent USA in SUP Surfing for his 4th consecutive year at the ISA World Championships in Mexico
- Launches SUP Surf Tips series on SUPConnect.com
- Wins Mirleft StandUp Pro in Morocco 
- Wins the La Torche Pro in France 
- Stars in The SUP Movie
- Features on CBS Sports Network for the Ultimate SUP Showdown
- Nominated as Male Paddler of Year - Vote by Clicking 
- Sean quoted on paddling tips in Men's Health August 2014 issue
- Featured on SUPConnect
- Team USA takes Silver at the 2014 ISA World Paddleboard & StandUp Paddleboard Championships
- Copper for Sean in individual SUP Surfing
- Wins Copper for individual SUP Surfing at the 2014 ISA World Paddleboard & StandUp Paddleboard Championships 
- Chosen to be a member of the USA SUP Team to compete at the 2014 ISA World Paddleboard & StandUp Paddle Championships
- Lands Cover of SUP International - Summer 014
- Finishes 2nd at Abu Dhabi Allstars
- Finishes Equal 3rd at Alagoas Pro
- Feature in SUP Lovers Issue #5
- Apart of Gold Winning photo of the ISPO Award shot by Ben Thouard
- Graces the Cover of Stand Up Paddle Mag (France)
- Finishes 3rd at Huntington Beach Pro
- Scores the Cover of Paddle Surf Magazine
- Nominated for 2013 Top Male Paddler
- Lands Cover on SUP International
- Wins US SUP Tour Stop #2 - San Onofre, California
- Nabs the Cover of SUP (France) with Interview Inside 
- Lands the Cover of Stand Up Journal Spring Issue
- Wins Gold Medal at ISA World Stand Up Paddle and Paddlboard Championships
- Sean lands the Cover of SUP International, Featured Article Inside
- Sean Featured in French magazine, Get UP
- Vote for Sean AWSI SUP Athlete of the Year
-2012 SUP Awards - Nominee for Top Male Paddler
- Nominated for 2012 SUP Connect Man of the Year
- Wins Sapinus Pro - moves to #1 in World
- Interview in Spanish mag, SUPING Magazine
- #3 in World after La Torche Pro
- Sean Featured in SUP Mag story, "Forgotten with Friends"
- Wins Bronze in Peru at World Stand Up Paddle Championships
- Scores Cover and Interview in Water Sports Magazine
- Sean Poynter Wins Most Committed Award
- Sean Finishes 3rd at Hawaii Finals
- Sean Featured in Eastern Surf Magazine
- Sean Featured in Stand Up Journal
- Article in Florida Times Union

Matt Bromley
pro surfer

Michael February
pro surfer

Matt Moir
pro surfer

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Dave Stubbs intervista Italiano

David Stubbs è uno shaper e produttore di tavole da surf di fama mondiale. Come un surfista/rider il suo obiettivo è quello di sviluppare nuovi progetti sempre più all’avanguardia. Dave ha recentemente collaborato con Starboard per sviluppare, innovare e creare alcune delle migliori tavole da surf sul mercato. Ci siamo seduti e aveva una chiacchierata rapida con Dave.

DA QUANTO TEMPO SEI UNO SHAPER?
Ho iniziato a shapeare quando andavo a scuola, non potendomi permettere di comprare le tavole da surf dovevo necessariamente farmele da solo. Da circa trent’anni non ho mai smesso di costruire tavole. (1980)

QUALI SHAPER HANNO INFLUENZATO LA TUA CARRIERA?
Clive Barber è stato il mio mentore e successivamente Simon Anderson e Merrick.

QUALI SONO STATE LE TENDENZE DI SHAPE NELCORSO DEGLI ANNI?
Penso che le tavole hanno fatto una rotazione di design completa degli anni '80; larghe e corte, lunghe e strette, strette e corte, insomma tutti le forme possibili sono state realizzate nel boom del surf. Ad oggi si è fatto un passo indietro ma con tecnologie più avanzate al fine di poter dare un prodotto più efficiente e prestante. Il CAD ha aiutato molto nella progettazione, ci ha fornito strumenti necessari per cambiare volumi e distribuirli meglio.

QUALI CARATTERISTICHE SERVONOP PER ESSERE UNO SHAPER DI SUCCESSO?
Bisogna saper ascoltare, essere uno shaper significa anche essere una persona in grado di capire le necessità dei riders per poterne fare tesoro. Un buon shaper deve essere in grado di shapeare una tavola per ogni rider, come se fosse un sarto.

SEI UN HANDMADE CONOSCIUTO IN DIVERSI SETTORI, QUALI SONO GLI ALTRI PROGETTI TRAGATI CON IL TUO NOME?
Mi piace lavorare con le mani, mi sento di poter esprimere la mia creatività, nel tempo libero costruisco delle chitarre elettriche e da poco ho iniziato a costruitre delle biciclette in legno.

SEI UN RIDER AGONISTA, QUALI SONO GLI OBIETTIVI RAGGIUNTI?
Ho passato diversi anni garerggiando con la squadra del Western Province, sia in shortboard sia in longboard, ho anche vinto 3 volte il titolo sudafricano Longboard.



CHI SONO I RIDERS DI PUNTI SUDAFRICANI?
Matt Moir - campione del mondo ISA 2x longboard
Simone Robb - campione del mondo ISA longboard
Justin Bing - South African campione di longboard
Matt Bromley - multipla sudafricano campione shortboard
Jordan Alexander - specialista Air

QUAL’E’ IL FUTURO DELLE TAVOLA DA SURF?
Penso che il futuro delle tavole da surf non sia nello shape ma nella costruzione, le tavole diventando più leggere e resistenti grazie ai nuovi materiali sul mercato.

QUAL’E’ IL TUO SURF BREACK IDEALE?
Ogni onda che ti permette di divertirti.

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Starboard surf MINI MAL video

Se siete alla ricerca di una tavola che si pratica quanto uno short ma versatile quanto un long, allora state cercando il MINI MAL. Una tavola dalla caratteristiche che miscelano le alte prestazioni al confort del down the line.


Minimal from Starboard Surf on Vimeo.

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Starboard Mini Mal Surfboard

Overview:
The Mini Mal Surfboard is not just your average Mini Mal Surfboard, 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 of the Mini Mal Surfboard features a double concave throughout, 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 beginners 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 4kg

Fins:
-  Features a Thruster set
-  FCS II fin boxes with conversion kit
-  Comes without fins

Stock Dimensions and Volumes: 


Active Carbon
Our Active Carbon surfboards are a combination of classic design mixed with innovation. The flexibility of the surfboard is adjusted by using different fiber orientations, carbon strengths, and outer/inner densities. These elements fine-tune the board’s ability to flex and return, allowing its user to surf fast, explosively and extremely responsively whether at an intermediate or advanced level.

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