Pro

Surf like a pro

Pro

Surf like a pro

🏆 Benoit Carpentier wins 2022 APP Championship on the 7’0″ PRO

🏆 2 year of winning the best performance surf shape awarded by SUPBoarder Magazine, the PRO is now upgraded to the next level.

The completely new design gives more speed to set up and complete maneuvers, more hold through bottom turns in bigger surf and greater response.

New rocker is more forgiving on steeper drops, flatter deck feels less corky and new fin positions refine the control and drive through turns.

Thinner nose profile reduces swing weight for more radical snaps, thinner tail gives more bite and response through turns.

NEW 7’2″ x 23.5″ / 74 L

10 x CLIMATE POSITIVE

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PERFORMANCE SHAPES FOR SERIOUS RIDERS SEEKING WORLD-CLASS WAVES.

“Super stoked about the new Pro range, I feel like we finally found the perfect high-performance shape, no more hesitation going for a big bottom turn, everything seems possible. That’s the result of many years of research and I’m loving it!” ~ Benoit Carpentier, Multiple Times SUP Surf World Champion

THINNER RAIL PROFILE

Reduces swing weight from nose, increasing pivot speed through turns.

LONGER NARROWER NOSE OUTLINE

Extends the rail line, making it easier to paddle into waves and holding on steeper drops.

BOTTOM SHAPE

Single concave provides lift and speed, feeding through to a double midsection and slight vee at the tail to manoeuvre and rock from rail to rail.

FLATTER TAIL ROCKER

Rocker provides faster speed down the line and into turns.

RAILS

Are kept fine with a more pinched and rolled tuck edge, giving bite, control and speed through maneuvers

THINNER RAILS

At the tail gives more bite and control.

FLATTER DECK SHAPE

Offers more comfort and feels less corky.

SQUASH TAIL

Give the most versatile performance in all wave types, particularly holding in bigger surf.

5 FIN OPTION

The 5 fin option allows for quad, thruster and twin fin with small centre nubster. You can choose your preferred fin set up based on riding style and wave conditions.

SUPPLY WITH FINS

All models are supplied with a thruster set up with 4.7 front 120/140 center on bigger sizes. The angles of the fins are updated, with more spray in the front fins for greater manoeuvrability with less angle in the rear for greater drive through turns.

Blue Carbon Sandwich comes with Prepreg Carbon fins.
Limited Series comes with Armacore fins.

PREPREG CARBON SURF FIN

PERFORMANCE YOU CAN FEEL

The new, ultra-light carbon surf fins will enhance your performance in the waves, providing more drive, stronger grip, and faster speed out of turns. (comes only with Blue carbon board)

NEW BOARD SOCK

Reduces paper waste while protecting your board from dust, scratches, and UV damage. Made with stretchable polyester, it fits various board shapes. Ensure optimal board maintenance with the iconic blue Board Sock, featuring a secure drawstring closure.

*Sold aftermarket for Pro Limited Series

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Board Constructions

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BLUE CARBON SANDWICH

LIGHTEST AND STRONGEST

• Based on the world proven and award-winning Carbon Sandwich construction, the Blue Carbon Sandwich features a full PVC wrap and the lightest 100g biaxial carbon fiber in the market.

• Highest grade 100g biax carbon wraps the full deck, rail and bottom.

• Thin high-density PVC wraps the entire board with an extra-strong PET standing reinforcement reduces resin uptake and increases the overall strength.

• The sensational lightweight increases carving ability and acceleration.

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BLUE CARBON

THE BEST VALUE FULL CARBON CONSTRUCTION WE HAVE EVER PRODUCED

• Top grade 150g Biaxial Carbon wraps the entire board, joining with an overlap on the deck and bottom to create flat stringer, increasing the total breakage strength.

• 2 skins of durable fibre glass form a sandwich around the biaxial Carbon, protecting the carbon by dampening and absorbing the impact.

• The combination of twin T-stringers deck and bottom work together to increase the overall total breakage strength.

• Multiple reinforcements in the standing area, nose and tail increase impact resistance.

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LIMITED SERIES

TIMELESS LOOK, SOLID PERFORMANCE

• Twin T-stringers made from glass fibre are positioned on the deck and bottom of the board close to the rail, providing a massive increase in the overall strength against total breakage in surf.

• An additional wide layer of 200g glass wraps the rails for higher strength against paddle impact and further reinforces the overall strength against buckling.

• The deck features reinforced biaxial glass and Australian pine, to resist heel dents and impact from the standing area.

• The nose and tail are wrapped in multiple layers of glass fiber for further strength on these impact zones.

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Available Sizes

9’6″ x 27″ GUN / 122 L

Length: 9’6” / 290 cm

Width: 27” / 67 cm

Designed as a step-up model for surfing big waves. The narrower nose outline optimises speed so you can race down the wave face and escape white water in critical sections. The pin tail angles are straighter for increased speed and drive. Thin rails and slight vee at the tail help you harness the speed for controlled bottom turns.

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon

9’0″ x 30″ / 144 L

Length: 9’0” / 274 cm

Width: 30” / 76 cm

Remains a favourite for heavier riders up to 120 kg. The new outline is faster generating speed and easier to rotate through turns as it has reduced swing weight. A great option if you want max stability with pro surfing performance.

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

• Limited Series

8’7″ x 29.5″ / 130 L

Length: 8’7″ / 262 cm

Width: 29.5″ / 75 cm

The 8’7″ retains the same dimensions, yet feels more stable and less corky from the flatter deck. The fine rails and sharp squash tail hold well in the bigger surf, allowing you to feel more in control to push harder on your bottom turns! Slightly flatter tail rocker and pulled in nose translates into a faster down the line speed.

Available construction:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

• Limited Series

8’2″ x 29″ / 118L

Length: 8’2” / 249 cm

Width: 29” / 74 cm

The 8’2″ replaces the previous 8’0″, extending the length to catch waves that bit earlier and to hold its line in steeper drops. The 8’2″ at 118 L will be highly popular for riders up to 95kg. The new fin position gives you the needed bite and manoeuvrability, coupled with drive through turns!

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

• Limited Series

7’10″ x 28″ / 104L

Length: 7’10” / 239 cm

Width: 28” / 71 cm

The new 7’10” is slightly thinner yet longer than the previous 7’7″, making the float feel less corky despite the reduced volume. The added length and narrower nose aids late entry in hollower waves, giving you more speed to confidently make critical sections. Squash tail feels smooth and secure when you drive off the bottom and hit the lip!

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

• Limited Series

7’5″ x 26.75″ / 92L

Length: 7’5″ / 226 cm

Width: 26.75″ / 68 cm

Feeling like a surfboard, the 7’5″ was a hit among testers for its ability to float riders up to 80kg, yet turn heads in performance! The narrow nose wants to whip through turns and allows you to sit deep in the pocket of waves. The higher nose rocker feels more forgiving, while the thin rails nose and tail feel ultra-responsive to foot pressure.

Available construction:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

• Limited Series

NEW 7’2″ x 23.5″ / 74L

Length: 7’2” / 218 cm

Width: 23.5” / 60 cm

This board, requested by Zane Schweitzer and Benoit Carpentier, takes performance to new heights. Featuring dimensions of 2″ longer and half an inch narrower than the World Championship-winning 7’0”x24” Pro model, it excels in steep drops and barrel riding. The narrower outline ensures faster speeds, while the pulled-in rounded pin tail with super thin rails provides effortless bottom turns and solid control in challenging surf.

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

7’0″ x 24″ / 75L

Length: 7’0” / 213 cm

Width: 24” / 61 cm

The new 7’0″ shape feels amazing, really reactive and definitely more high performance”-Benoit Carpentier. Between rail shape, outline and fin position, the 70″ delivers more control in bigger surf and carries it flow to link manoeuvres. Leonard Nika loved the feeling of the new model, giving confidence to improve and progress his surfing to the next level!

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

6’10″ x 24″ / 61L

Length: 6’10” / 208 cm

Width: 24” / 61 cm

Tested and approved by one of Japan’s top riders, Riki Horikoshi, the 6’10” is the smallest Pro model at 61 L, ideal for high skilled and lightweight riders. The narrow nose outline, thin rails and increased rocker over the predecessor 6’8″ contribute to more control, speed and response. A flatter deck gives you increased comfort and stability. “The new 6’10” is the best board I have ever used! A lot of Japanese riders want to use this new model” ~ Riki Horlkoshi

Available constructions:

• Blue Carbon Sandwich

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

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Model9’6” x 27”
GUN		9’0” x 30”
PRO		8’7” x 29.5”
PRO		8’2” x 29”
PRO		7’10” x 28”
PRO		7’5” x 26.75”
PRO		7’2” x 23.5”
PRO		7’0” x 24”
PRO		6’10” x 24”
PRO
Rider WeightUp to 90 kgUp to 120 kgUp to 110 kgUp to 95 kgUp to 90 kgUp to 80 kgUp to 75 kgUp to 70 kgUp to 60 kg
Length9’6” / 289.6 cm9’0” / 274 cm8’7” / 262 cm8’2” / 248.9 cm7’10” / 238.8 cm7’5” / 226 cm7’2” / 218.4 cm7’0” / 213.4 cm6’10” / 208.3 cm
Width27” / 68.6 cm30” / 76 cm29.5” / 75 cm29” / 74 cm28” / 71 cm26.75” / 68 cm23.5” / 59.7 cm24” / 60.9 cm24” / 60.9 cm
Thickness4.3" / 10.9 cm5” / 12.7 cm4.8” / 12.2 cm4.8” / 12.2 cm4.6” / 11.7 cm4.5” / 11.4 cm4.2” / 10.7 cm4.3” / 10.9 cm3.3” / 7.6 cm
Tail Width15.3” / 38.9 cm18” / 45.7 cm18” / 45.7 cm18” / 45.7 cm18” / 45.7 cm17” / 43.2 cm15.5" / 39.4 cm16” / 40.6 cm16” / 40.6 cm
Volume122 L144 L130 L118 L104 L92 L74 L75 L61 L
Fin Set UpThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / QuadThruster / Quad
FinsCenter: 140
Side: 4.7"		Center: 140
Side: 4.7"		Center: 140
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"		Center: 120
Side: 4.7"
WeightBlue Carbon: 8.1 kg (Avg.)Blue Carbon Sandwich: 7.8 kg (Avg.)
Limited Series: 9.6 kg (Est)		Blue Carbon Sandwich: 7.3 kg (Est.)
Limited Series: 9.0 kg (Est)		Blue Carbon Sandwich: 6.9 kg (Avg.)
Limited Series: 8.4 kg (Est)		Blue Carbon Sandwich: 6.3 kg (Avg.)
Limited Series: 7.9 kg (Est)		Blue Carbon Sandwich: 5.9 kg (Est.)
Limited Series: 7.2 kg (Est)		Blue Carbon Sandwich: TBCBlue Carbon Sandwich: 4.9 kg (Avg.)
Blue Carbon Sandwich: 4.7 kg (Avg.)

Board weight tolerance:

Blue Carbon Sandwich +/- 5% , Blue Carbon +/- 5% , Limited Series +/- 6%

“On last year’s APP world tour Gran Canaria Pro, I chose to ride the 7.0″ x 24″ Pro during the event and won my second world title! After spending some time working on the board with the R&D crew some month before the event, I knew looking at the conditions that were solid that day that the board would’ve been the best option! trusting in your equipment is always a key point when it comes to riding solid waves!!”

Benoit Carpentier

2022 APP SUP SURF WORLD CHAMPION

“The new 7’2”x23.5” Pro is that one board that I’ve been looking for during my SUP carrier, a board that has drive and that can hold in bigger waves. The big difference comparing last year’s Pro board that got me world champion and that one is the pulled in thinner pin tail. The control and pure glide, rail to rail transition and speed that pops out, it is just amazing! This board is my board of choice for any hollow waves from head high to triple+ overhead!”

Benoit Carpentier

DEVELOPED 7’2″ PRO WITH R&D TEAM

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10 X Climate Positive

For every board Starboard plants 3 mangrove trees with Worldview International Foundation.

Each tree absorbs 673kg of CO2 during its first 25 years.

50% of absorption goes towards offsetting this board & 50% is secured as carbon credits to fund livelihood projects in Myanmar.

The average emission from a Starboard board is 100 kg CO2.

By planting 3 trees per board we offset this 10 x over.

The Pro has an average carbon footprint of 114.9 kg per board.

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Plastic Offset Program

1.4 kg of trash is collected per board by starboard pop crews at beaches in Thailand & Myanmar.

Globally, an individual is responsible for 1.4 kg of plastic reaching the ocean every year.

Starboard balances this amount for our customers.

The Pro has an average plastic content of 6.5 kg per board.

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