Starboard SUP 22 Element Lite Tech 9.8 x 30

Description

Starboard SUP 22 Element Lite Tech 9.8 x 30

The Wide Ride range features great surf ‘n cruise paddle boards that are designed to be floaty, fun, and the king of catching waves. This range is ideally suited for those getting started in SUP surfing and is great for the whole family to have fun with while learning the sport. You’ll make any kind of mush highly surfable with this shape.

Wide Ride has a surf ‘n cruise paddle board size for all rider weights and abilities; the bigger models produce the easiest glide and stability, while the smaller sizes deliver more control and manoeuvrability. Wide Ride: the wave-ripper for real-world riders!

SPECS:
Length 9’8
Width 30″
Volume 146L
Weight 10.1 kg

This paddle board is the ultimate all-rounder for lightweight riders, a favourite in the saves! Shorter length maintains glide with easier manoeuvrability while making it lighter to carry and easier to store.

FEATURES:
NEW SELF-VENTILATING VALVE
A self-ventilating air valve is available on the board. This valve is self-ventilating so, it should not be touched or removed – otherwise, you are at risk of damaging the valve system.

NOSE KICK
Prevents the nose from diving when getting into waves and paddling in choppy water.

FLAT ROCKER
In the center provides efficient glide and speed on flats.

FLAT STANDING AREA
Allows to have a wider stance for extra stability in chop.

MODERATE TAIL KICK
Allows for tighter turning when standing back on the tail.

WIDE ROUNDED TAIL
Improves stability when stepping on the board to turn. It also gives release out of turns.

MONO TO DOUBLE CONCAVE BOTTOM
Provides speed to catch the wave and then has sensitive rail-to-rail turning from the midpoint.

CHANNEL TAIL
Makes it easier to carry speed and hold through maneuverers.

SIDE FIN BOXES
Are positioned closer to the rail for quicker response in turns. Minimal change yet a big improvement.

FIN SET UP
Thruster fin set up provides comfortable straight-line tracking on flat and gives drive and control in surf.

CONSTRUCTION:
LITE TECH
LIGHT, STRONG, AFFORDABLE
• Extra rigidity with the introduction of unidirectional stringer bands and solid with added rail / nose reinforcements.
• Australian pine on the standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity in the most critical area.
• Comes with shoulder carry strap inserts. Starboard shoulder carry strap can be purchased after market.
• All inserts have added high-density foam reinforcements.

UNIDIRECTIONAL STRINGER
Extra rigidity with the introduction of unidirectional stringer bands and solid with added rail/nose reinforcements.

STRONG FIN BOXES
The fin boxes are molded with extra strong Akulon Eco, made from upcycled fishing net, then wrapped high density foam and sandwiched in over 1000 grams of glass reinforcements.

EXTRA REINFORCEMENT
Extra reinforments are placed around all inserts.

RIGID STANDING AREA
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED PINE
A standing area of 0.6mm Australian Pine is added for extra deck impact resistance and rigidity.

EPS CORE – 15 KG/M³ DENSITY
Shear resistant, fused and moulded individually to fit each and every Starboard board providing high strength at the lightest weight. Our moulded core technology produces zero EPS wastage.

IQ HANDLE
IQ handle for easy carrying, made from recycled ABS.