Stand Up Paddle Boards

To begin with, there are two main types of paddle boards:

1. Hard paddle boards are rigid and are made of composite materials. Hard boards offer great performance and improved stability, however, they take up a lot of space and need to be transported by car on roof racks and stored in a garage or wall rack.
2. Inflatable paddle boards (blow up paddle boards) on the other hand are a great option if storage space is limited, or transportation has size limitations. While they are not a firm as hard SUPs, when fully inflated iSUPs are stiff and offer causal paddlers a fun, convenient option for getting out on the water.

If you’re just getting started in paddleboarding, then you are going to need a board that is stable and easy to learn on as the sensation of standing on the water can get some getting used to. Entry-level SUPs are wide and long, with a high amount of volume which makes them stable and easy to learn paddleboarding. Beginner SUP’s also have parallel rails to help track a straighter line while the thick, boxy rails keep your feet out of the water so they’re dry and warm.

All-round SUPs are the most popular type of paddle board which can do a little bit of everything. Also known as surf ‘n cruise, these boards can catch fun waves yet have enough glide to take on flat water as well, and most of all, can be easily shared with friends and family.

Touring paddleboards are designed for long-distance paddling, exploring and expeditions. These boards are often long with a flat rocker line for extra glide, and have added volume and bungees to to carry gear. If you’re an adventure seeker and spending a day or two on a paddle board exploring the wild, then these feature-packed touring paddle boards are made for you.

Race paddleboards prioritize speed and performance. They are characterized by their long, slender, and lightweight design. Skilled paddlers can achieve speeds of up to 20 km/hr (12.5 mi/hr) on these boards. However, they may be challenging for beginners due to their narrow and less stable build. Starboard has the World’s most versatile and winning race board designs. All our pro athletes ride stock boards, that means they ride what you ride.

Surfing has been enjoyed around the world for many years now, however, it has typically been limited by the riders’ skills or surf breaks. The introduction of stand up paddleboard surfing has been a game-changer and has made wave surfing more accessible than ever before. Now you can catch more waves and surf for longer with a surf paddle board, and with a wide selection of surf SUPs available on the market, now everyone can enjoy time on the ocean no matter your proficiency, age or weight – simply jump on the water and start riding!

Foiling is taking the world by storm and people are enjoying this new sport in a variety of conditions and riding styles. Thanks to rapid technological innovations in this field, there is a wide variety hydrofoils and foil boards available for every type of rider and across a multitude of foil sport disciplines.

The SUP Windsurfing range offers a great choice for sharing windsurfing and paddle boarding with friends and family. The new Wingboard 4-in-1 is ideal for those who want to learn to handle a wing, but can also go paddleboarding when the wind dies down. These easy-to-use and stable stand up paddleboards have additional features that make them wing/ windsurf convertible ~ such features include mast track, centre dagger insert and/ or side fins, as well as footstraps & Rail Edge Release for full speed planing on some options.

There are also a more specialised paddle boards made for specific activities like yoga, river paddling, under water viewing and multi-persons paddle boards to name a few. They still have all the basics that make a SUP a SUP, however they have additional features and designs that improve their functionality for that particular activity on the water.