Wide Ride
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!
Not sure which model is best for you? Watch the comparison video here.
THE WIDE RIDE WITH REAL GLIDE
THIN RAILS ON WIDE BOARDS
The thin rails mean you need less e ort to turn on the rail, as there is less volume holding the board back from sinking into the turn.
SHORT NOSE OUTLINE
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.
Pocket Rocket allows both thruster and quad set up. Quad fin set up uses 4 side fins and gives fast acceleration and instant down the line speed as it does not have a drag from the larger centre fin.
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.
WINDSURF OPTION
The SUP Windsurfing range offers a great choice for sharing windsurfing and paddle boarding with friends and family. They glide with ease, very different from anything we have offered in the past. Starboard brought home 11 out of 12 PWA constructor titles over the last 12 years and we love getting more people into windpowered fun.
Only available on 10’0″ x 34″ Whopper ASAP WS
FIN SET UP
Thruster fin set up provides comfortable straight-line tracking on flat and gives drive and control in surf.
Pocket Rocket allows both thruster and quad set up. Quad fin set up uses 4 side fins and gives fast acceleration and instant down the line speed as it does not have a drag from the larger centre fin.
Constructions
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.
STARLITE
THE STRONGEST RAIL EVER TESTED
• Ultra-durable, scratch and impact resistant woven 200g twill azure rail protection.
• The combination of twin T-stringers deck and bottom to protect against total breakage. The T-stringers are positioned close to the rail working like an i-beam to endure heavy drops and strong wipeouts.
• Starlite now features a full deck of 0.6mm Australian pine wood which is sandwiched between 2 glass outer skins, increasing the overall total breakage strength and reducing the weight due to lower resin absorption.
ASAP
AS STRONG AS POSSIBLE
• Impact-resistant high-density EVA wrapping the whole rail from nose to tail.
• Multiple layers of high-grade fiberglass are wetted out in epoxy resin wrapping the hull.
• Australian pine on the standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity.
• Extra rigidity with the introduction of unidirectional stringer bands and solid with added rail and nose reinforcements.
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.
• All inserts have added high-density foam reinforcements.
Available Sizes
11’0″ x 36″ AVANTI
Length: 11’0” / 335 cm
Width: 36” / 91 cm
This paddle board gives fun and easy glide, an incredibly stable paddle board for heavier or multiple riders to cruise and surf.
Available constructions:
• Blue Carbon
• Starlite
• ASAP *Uses 2019 shape
• Lite Tech *Uses 2019 shape
10’0″ x 34″ WHOPPER
Length: 10’0” / 305 cm
Width: 34” / 86 cm
This is a highly popular and stable paddle board which surprises with incredible wave riding ability. How to choose between the 2 Whoppers? Get the 10’0” if you want extra stability and glide.
Available constructions:
• Blue Carbon
• Starlite
• ASAP *Uses 2019 shape
• Lite Tech *Uses 2019 shape
• ASAP Windsurf *Uses 2019 shape
9’8″ x 30″ BLEND ELEMENT
Length: 9’8″ / 295 cm
Width: 30″ / 76 cm
This paddle board is the ultimate all-rounder for lightweight riders, a favorite in the saves! Shorter length maintains glide with easier maneuverability while making it lighter to carry and easier to store.
Available construction:
• Lite Tech
9’4″ x 33″ WHOPPER
Length: 9’4” / 284 cm
Width: 33” / 84 cm
The shorter length gives greater maneuverability with easier turning in the surf. How to choose between the 2 Whoppers? Jump on the 9’4” for more reactivity.
Available constructions:
• Blue Carbon
• Starlite
• ASAP *Uses 2019 shape
• Lite Tech *Uses 2019 shape
8’3″ x 30″ POCKET ROCKET
Length: 8’3” / 251 cm
Width: 30” / 76 cm
This is a stable short paddle board for riders looking for more progressive surfing in all conditions.
Available constructions:
• Blue Carbon
• Starlite
10’2″ x 29″ GO
Length: 10’2″ / 310 cm
Width: 29″ / 74 cm
The lightweight and shorter length offer easier maneuverability and fast turning. Narrow width improves tracking from being able to hold the paddle straighter in the water.
Available construction:
• Starshot Tikhine
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| Model | 11'0" x 36" AVANTI | 10'0" x 34" WHOPPER | 9'8" x 30" BLEND ELEMENT | 9'4" x 33" WHOPPER | 8'3" x 30" POCKET ROCKET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Weight | 65-130 kg | 60-110 kg | 45-90 kg | 50-100 kg | 45-85 kg |
| Length | 11'0" / 337.3 cm | 10'0" / 304.8 cm | 9'8" / 294.6 cm | 9'4" / 284.5 cm | 8'3" / 251.5 cm |
| Width | 36" / 91.4 cm | 34" / 86.4 cm | 30" / 76.2 cm | 33" / 83.8 cm | 30" / 76.2 cm |
| Thickness | 5.0" / 12.7 cm | 4.3" / 10.9 cm | 4.1" / 10.4 cm | 4.7" / 11.9 cm | 4.4" / 11.2 cm |
| Tail Width | 19.1" / 48.5 cm | 18.5" / 47 cm | 17.5" / 44.5 cm | 17.7" / 44.9 cm | 18.2" / 46.2 cm |
| Volume | 243 L ASAP: 230 L | 174 L ASAP: 183 L LITE TECH: 168 L | 146 L | 178 L ASAP: 166 L | 135 L |
| Fin Set Up | Thruster | Thruster ASAP WS: 2xUS Center fin box | Thruster | Thruster | Thruster Quad |
| Center Fin | Center: 170 ASAP and LT: 6.75" | Center: 170 ASAP and LT: 6.75" ASAP WS: Drake shallow 220 | Center: 6.75" | Center: 170 ASAP and LT: 6.75" | Center: 170 |
| Side Fins | Side: 5.5" | Side: 4.7" | Side: 4.5" | Side: 4.7" | Side: 4.7" |
| Weight | BLUE CARBON: 11.6 kg (est) STARLITE: 13.6 kg (est) ASAP: 13.9 kg (est) LITE TECH: TBC | BLUE CARBON: 9.9 kg (est) STARLITE: 11.2 kg (est) ASAP: 11.7 kg (est) ASAPWS: TBC LITE TECH: 11.0 kg (est) | LITE TECH: 10.1 kg (est) | BLUE CARBON: 9.4 kg (est) STARLITE: 10.8 kg (est) ASAP: 11.2 kg (est) LITE TECH: 11.0 kg (est) | BLUE CARBON: 8.0 kg (est) STARLITE: 9.1 kg (est) |
Board weight tolerance:
Blue Carbon +/- 5% , Starlite +/- 10% , ASAP +/- 6% , Lite Tech +/- 6%
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