The Generation can be described best as a touring, surfing and racing hybrid. It is designed to be a simple choice for every condition. A true high-performance all round paddle board.
🏆 2 x Gear of the Year by SUPConnect 2021, 2023
Helps lift the board so you can accelerate faster and maintain a higher top speed. It also floats over chop smoothly, making it versatile to handle all conditions. Deep double concave supports the round Vee with stability directly under foot.
Directly in front of the standing area make it convenient and accessible for you to store any gear when touring and cruising.
Maintained throughout the entire profile of the board, giving you a balanced glide from nose to tail. The Generation is thinner than a Touring and Race board, making it lighter to manoeuvre and easier to carry.
The rails are round to avoid you catching the nose, sharpening at the middle to create a stable platform, through to sharp edge at the tail to carve in surf.
Helps stop the board from diving in the surf and downwind, as well as lifting over chop upwind. The curved rocker is fast on flats, smooth in the surf and very capable in chop.
Lowers your center of gravity for greater comfort and stability. The flat deck makes it easy for you to move freely around when trimming the board and surfing on the tail.
Making it effortless to carry the board to the water and allowing you to fix your paddle when you don’t need it.
Included with Blue Carbon.
Sold separately for Lite Tech and Rhino.
Provides good straight-line tracking and is easy to buoy turn when racing. A thruster set-up with the 5.5” Armacore side fins proved the best combination for added drive and control so you can turn the board with ease in the surf.
Comes with Blue Carbon.
Lite Tech and Rhino come with 8″ Net Postive fin.
Reduces paper waste and protects your board from dust, scratches, and UV damage. Made of stretchable polyester, it fits various board shapes and has a secure drawstring closure.
LIGHTNESS YOU CAN FEEL
› The best-lightest value ever.
› 2-in-1 Shoulder carry strap makes it easy and lighter to carry the board.
› Introducing light biaxial carbon on the deck mixed with a protective layer of low-weight fiberglass placement resulting in the lightness you can feel.
› Australian pine on standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity.
› 2 x T-stringers on the full deck significantly increase strength against total breakage in waves. (Special on Generation board only)
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.
AS TOUGH AS IT GETS
› Built to last, Rhino is the most durable and hardwearing technology designed for schools and clubs.
› The entire board is wrapped in a thick, tough thermoplastic polymer ABS skin, offering an ultra strong impact resistance and durable shell.
› The full rail is wrapped with a 0.7mm thick rail band to further protect the rails against impact.
› Full EVA deck makes it forgiving and comfortable to move around.
› A tow hole in the nose makes it easy to tow the boards and makes it easy to lock multiple boards together.
If you want the fastest option then choose the 14’0” models. The longer length offers the fastest glide and best efficiency, allowing you to paddle longer distances with more speed than the 12’6”. The 14’0” is the best option for those more focused on cruising, touring and racing.
The 12’6” being shorter remains the more maneuverable option, easier and faster to turn in the surf and nimble for lighter riders. If you’re focused on surfing, have limited storage and want a board that’s easier to transport, then go with the 12’6”.
The Generation is available in 3 widths
Length: 14’0″ / 426.7 cm
Width: 30″ / 76.2 cm
If you want to maximise your glide and have the most stable ride, this is the go to board. Designed for riders up to 120kg, the 30” width is the most forgiving and stable choice.
Available Constructions:
› Lite Tech
Length: 14’0″ / 426.7 cm
Width: 28″ / 71.1 cm
Designed for riders up to 110kg, the 28” is the original size which combines speed and stability, giving you the best of both.
Available Constructions:
› Blue Carbon
› Lite Tech
Length: 14’0″ / 426.7 cm
Width: 26″ / 66.0 cm
If speed is your priority, then this is the board for you. The 14’0” length maximises the glide and allows you to compete in the 14’0” race class, while the 26” width is most efficient for riders up to 100kg.
Available Constructions:
› Lite Tech
Length: 12’6″ / 381 cm
Width: 30″ / 76.2 cm
Being the widest 12’6”, it offers the best stability for riders up to 110kg. The 12’6” length being shorter is easier to maneuver on and off the water.
Available Constructions:
› Lite Tech
› Rhino
Length: 12’6″ / 381 cm
Width: 28″ / 71.1 cm
Suited to riders up to 100kg, the 28” is the original favorite of the Generation and our best-selling model.
Available Constructions:
› Blue Carbon
› Lite Tech
Length: 12’6″ / 381 cm
Width: 26″ / 66.0 cm
The 26” is the fastest and most efficient 12’6”, designed for lighter riders up to 90kg.
Available Constructions:
› Lite Tech
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| Model | 14'0" x 30" GENERATION | 14'0" x 28" GENERATION | 14'0" x 26" GENERATION | 12'6" x 30" GENERATION | 12'6" x 28" GENERATION | 12'6" x 26" GENERATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Weight | 50-120 kg | 50-110 kg | 45-100 kg | 55-110 kg | 50-100 kg | 40-90 kg |
| Length | 14'0" / 427.3 cm | 14'0" / 427.5 cm | 14'0" / 427.2 cm | 12'6" / 381.2 cm | 12'6" / 381 cm | 12'6" / 380.9 cm |
| Width | 30" / 76.3 cm | 28" / 72.2 cm | 26" / 66.8 cm | 30" / 76.5 cm | 28" / 71.1 cm | 26" / 66.2 cm |
| Thickness | 6.5" / 16.5 cm | 6.3" / 16 cm | 6.3" / 16.1 cm | 6.3" / 16.1 cm | 6.3" / 16 cm | 6.3" / 16 cm |
| Tail Width | 14.6” / 37.1 cm | 13.8” / 35 cm | 12.6” / 32.1 cm | 17.0” / 43.0 cm | 16.5” / 41.9 cm | 12.6” / 39.6 cm |
| Volume | 310 L | 285 L | 265 L | 272 L | 249 L | 236 L |
| Fin Set Up | Thruster | Thruster | Thruster | Thruster | Thruster | Thruster |
| Fins | LiteTech: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive | Blue Carbon: 230 Arma Core / 2 x 5.5" FCS Arama Core LiteTech: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive | LiteTech:8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive | LiteTech: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive Rhino: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive | Blue Carbon: 230 Arma Core / 2 x 5.5" FCS Arama Core LiteTech: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive | LiteTech: 8" Net Positive / 2 x 5.5" Net Positive |
| Weight | Lite Tech: 15.9 kg (Est.) | Blue Carbon: 14.1 kg (Est.) Lite Tech: 15.0 kg (Est.) | Lite Tech: 14.5 kg (Est.) | Lite Tech: 13.8 kg (Est.) Rhino: 15.7 kg (Est.) | Blue Carbon: 12.5 kg (Est.) Lite Tech: 13.2 kg (Est.) | Lite Tech: 12.8 kg (Est.) |
| Carbon Footprint (incl. Accessories) | Lite Tech: 152.8 kgCO2e | Blue Carbon: 160.3 kgCO2e Lite Tech: 147.4 kgCO2e | Lite Tech: 143.8 kgCO2e | Lite Tech: 140.2 kgCO2e Rhino: 153.5 kgCO2e | Blue Carbon: 149.4 kgCO2e Lite Tech: 136.6 kgCO2e | Lite Tech: 134.1 kgCO2e |
Board weight tolerance:
Blue Carbon +/- 5% , Lite Tech +/- 6% , Rhino +/- 6%
“The Starboard Generation is just that: a board for the new generation of standup paddling. The Generation is a board that excels in multiple water conditions; whether it’s a touring adventure, a local race or even paddling into some waves, the versatility of the Generation stands out. What’s more, when we spoke to many different retailers this board was one that kept being brought up and highlighted and is ultimately why we’re giving it the 2021 Supconnect Gear of the Year Award for Overall Gear of the Year.”
BEST GEAR OF THE YEAR
“Starboard said this board does A LOT and I can confirm it does everything they said it does. It works really well in flatwater, it plays really well in surf, it’s a great downwinding board. It’s an all arounder.”
SUP SHOP
“The Starboard Generation is one of those boards that can do so much for so many different people. From racing to surfing, touring, flatwater and ocean paddling, the Starboard Generation really does offer something for everyone. And it’s a board that we could all do with in our dream board collection!”
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