Starboard All Star
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Overview:
Paddle Board Highlights
Who is it for?
If you’re looking for a fast, non-inflatable, premium race board to paddle in all conditions then the All Star from Starboard is worth a look. This stand up paddle board (SUP) comes in the Carbon Sandwich construction which is durable and has its ups and downs. Due to its narrow 24.5 inch width the board is very unstable however, the board is very lightweight for a 14’ paddle board having only 1.86 lbs per foot, weighing a total of 26.4 lbs. Its shape makes the All Star a board designed primarily for SUP racing. Its construction and shape combined best fit this board for advanced paddlers to be used for all kinds of racing (downwind, flatwater, choppy, etc.). Retailing at $3,399, the All Star is among the high-tier price point but comes with the best that the brand has to offer.
First Impressions
On first impressions, the graphics and color are good, the shape design is quite thoughtful and the construction strikes as durable. The All Star has some nice looks, coming with an interesting mix of colors and graphics, intended to be quite lively. The shape design is unique for boards in these categories with features suited mainly for competitive racing. The construction appears durable, as something that can withstand constant but careful use. This paddle board is easy to carry being only 26.4 lbs and the glide is fast. The board has 3 strap inserts which is helpful and gives racers a variety of options on how to handle the board which can prove to be helpful, especially for race starts. And once you put it all together, the All Star is a fast board that most likely only lightweight and skilled paddlers will enjoy using.
Benefits
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Primary Use
Race UsePaddle Boards fall into two broad categories, All-Around and Specialty boards, with all-around designed primarily for recreation while speciality boards for top performance in specific disciplines
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Durability
StrongDurability is largely a result of the board construction and shape, with more durable boards typically carrying more materials (added layers, PVC, etc) and as such adding to the weight.
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Stability
Very UnstableStability is a product of construction and shape, where boards w/ 30”+ wide and 200+ liters in volume offer plenty of stability for your AVG adult while a board under 26” wide is a challenge.
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Glide
FastGlide is a result of board shape and construction, w/ boards weighing under 30lbs and designed for racing offering best glide while recreational boards normally being on the slow side
Learn more on the Starboard website.
Features
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Dimensions
14' x 24.5" x 9.6"Industry standard in board dimensions reads: L (length, from nose to tail) x W (width, from rail to rail at midpoint length), and H (height, from top to bottom of board at midpoint length).
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Weight
26.4 lbsStandup paddle boards tend to fall into 4 different weight classes: extremely lightweight (under 20 lbs), lightweight (20-28 lbs), average weight (28-35 lbs), heavy (above 35 lbs).
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Volume
309LVolume is a key metric to determine how much weight a board can carry. Boards w/ 200+ liters offer most floatation with boards under 150 liters typically for high-performance surf
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Capacity
210 lbsCapacity is the max cargo weight a stand up paddle board can carry, considering not only the paddler’s weight but whatever else the paddler may choose to carry alongside him/her.
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Add On's
FCS Compatable Deck Plug/3 Strap InsertsAdd-on’s include bungee cords, a minimalist way to haul things; Connexsup, which allows for all sorts of attachments, even fishing rods; and FCS II/Connect, for easy fin instal.
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Handle
StrapHandles directly affect carrying ease, with external grip handles (Liftsup & EZgrab) offering most comfort, Internal Ergo Grip the mid-tier comfort, and box handles as least comfortable.
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Holders
NoFishing rod holders and/or paddle holders can make paddling that much more pleasant, esp. when needing holders for the rod or having a safe place for the paddle during yoga.
Sizes Available
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume |
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| 12 Feet 6 Inches | 23.5 Inches | 9 Inches | 261 L |
| 12 Feet 6 Inches | 24.5 Inches | 9 Inches | 277 L |
| 12 Feet 6 Inches | 26 Inches | 9.1 Inches | 290 L |
| 12 Feet 6 Inches | 28 Inches | 9.1 Inches | 307 L |
| 14 Feet 0 Inches | 23 Inches | 9.1 Inches | 274 L |
| 14 Feet 0 Inches | 24.5 Inches | 9.6 Inches | 309 L |
| 14 Feet 0 Inches | 27 Inches | 8.9 Inches | 322 L |
| 14 Feet 0 Inches | 28 Inches | 8.3 Inches | 309 L |
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