2019 Starboard Touring
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2019 STARBOARD TOURING SUP – PIONEER EVERYWHERE. FAST, SMOOTH AND STABLE
Exceptional glide from a hull based on the world champion All Star design. The added rail volume provides a unique balance and floatation to carry gear and supplies. The board pops up nicely on downwind runs, providing great glide. Suited for all skill levels that want the fastest glide to paddle distances quickly with comfortable stability and the option to carry gear along the journey.
See Product Page: http://sup.star-board.com/products/touring/
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Key Features for 2019:
DEEP CENTER CHANNEL
– Creates a flatter center rocker for extended glide & propels the water from nose to tail creating lift and speed.
– Narrower and straighter channel improves tracking and delivers a smoother glide.
LOW NOSE ROCKER
Extends the waterline for a smoother and faster glide, optimised for flat-water cruising.
FLAT SIDE PLANE
– Creates smoother glide and adds stability.
– Feel more controlled and less twitchy when switching between strokes.
BOXY RAIL
with more vertical apex optimizes the full outline width of the board for greater stability and reduces rolling.
SLIGHT TRAY WITH RECESSED DECK PAD
– Slight tray helps wedge feet further out to the rail to hold a wider stance for additional support.
– Recessed deck pad lowers centre of gravity for improved stability and comfort.
SHOULDER CARRY STRAP
– Easier to carry as the board simply hangs effortlessly on the shoulder.
– Wide extra padded shoulder strap for extra comfort.
– Frees up your other arm to multi-task, hold your coffee, a paddle, or phone.
– When not in use, the elastic bungee sits flat on the board so it doesn’t drag in the water.
CUP WINDOW
– For storing a water bottle, small essentials and looking at the view below.
– Removable cap restricts water entering and can be secured by the leash plug when not in use.
(Only available on Pine Tek models)
BUNGEE TIE DOWN
on nose and tail for storing gear and supplies so you can stay out on the water for longer.
Essential for expeditions and long-distance paddles.
SCRATCH RESISTANT RAIL
– Uni-directional flax fibre wraps the entire rails for stiffness and improved hull strength against total breakage.
– Flax, a natural fibre sourced from Europe, as outperformed certain carbon fibres in stiffness and strength.
– Flax reduces 90% energy consumption used to produce it compared to fibreglass.
MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
– 2 x FCS inserts in front of the standing area and on the tip of the nose for mounting accessories.
– STAR Mount supplied with board to attach accessories including GoPro cameras, mobile phones, navigation.
FIN SET UP
– Single centre fin positioned far back to the tail for straight line tracking.
– Supplied with Dolphin 22″ for enhanced tracking and added stability.
2 CONSTRUCTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:
PINE TEK TECHNOLOGY
– Full Australian pine wood deck on the entire deck for extra impact resistance, rigidity and improved overall hull integrity.
– Natural uni-directional flax fiber wraps the entire rails for maximum hull strength against total breakage.
– Uni-directional carbon rail stringers for added strength against failure.
EXPLORE PINE TEK TECHNOLOGY: http://sup.star-board.com/products/pine-tek-technology/
STARLITE TECHNOLOGY
– Scratch proof Parabolic Carbon Innegra rail.
– A combination of different fiberglass densities wrap the entire hull for strength and durability.
– Australian pine on standing area for extra impact resistant and rigidity.
EXPLORE STARLITE TECHNOLOGY: http://sup.star-board.com/products/starlite-technology/
See 2019 Touring Board Specifications Table: http://sup.star-board.com/products/touring/#specification-table-anchor
