Lima Paddle

Paddles That Win

Lima Paddle

Paddles That Win

The direct catch and ability to redirect automatically is what makes our world champion race team choose the Lima.

Our champions boast that the Lima propels the board faster through the water.

The new standard in high-performance paddling.

World Champions Choose Lima

The most winning paddle

Starboard Dream Team riders race with production paddles, the same paddle as you. Here are their setups:
Connor Baxter 71kg chooses Lima XL for Tech & Sprint / Lima L for distance. S35
Michael Booth 78kg chooses Lima XL on the S35 shaft for all conditions
Esperanza Barrera 61kg chooses Lima M as her preferred setup
Fiona Wylde 64kg chooses Lima M with S45 shat for all conditions
Daniel Hasulyo 68-72kg chooses Lima XL with S30 for all conditions
Clément Colmas 68kg chooses Lima M S30
Caterina Stenta 54kg chooses Lima M

Also Great for Touring & Flatwater

The Lima paddle is also great for flat water and touring.

Bart De Zwart, SUP expedition legend chooses “I choose a Lima M S35 with a longer shaft than most other riders, this is because for longer races you stand up straighter and the stroke is longer with slower frequency.”

LIMA CNC CORE TWIN RIBS SHAPE

• Reduce 15% of core volume
• The ribs create blade strength and ability to cut through the water faster
NEW Carbon and Tiki Tech blades are now also featured twin ribs shape

THE CONCAVE

The concave on the power face is guiding the water throughout the blade controlling the wobbling and increasing the water flow speed.
The edge defining the concave starts round-shaped at the tip of the blade to separate the water smoothly. It then becomes sharper to dictate the water its path and stabilize the blade.
All your power is transferred in a straight forward motion as you don’t need to worry about paddle alignment in the water anymore.

10° BLADE ANGLE

The Lima features a 10° angle at the blade neck, for an efficient power phase catch. Combine this with a unique narrow and flat profile allowing you to pull the blade very close to the rail of the board, giving it a really nice line.

SUPER HANDLE

  • The new Super Handle changes the way we paddle
  • The flat top and wide grip create new powerful leverage of the whole paddle and the blade
  • One can steer the paddle on slight angles and remain with full power
  • Especially good for side winds and keeping the board on the course you may set.

Paddle Options

BLADE CONSTRUCTIONS

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PREPREG CARBON

THE TRUE WINNER
  • Our top of the line super light, strong and responsive blade technology has taken another leap.
  • Using full cover pre-impregnated top of the line 3K and Uni-directional Carbon Fibers.
  • Controlled resin uptake. The overall strength is increased with high consistency pre-impregnation.
  • Full 3K Prepreg Carbon infusion rail all the way up to the neck for increased durability and impact resistant

CARBON

AMAZING VALUE
  • Full cover 3K Carbon lamination to create extra low weight, maximize strength and high reflex characteristics.
  • Carbon filament rail infusion for impressive impact strength.
  • Lightweight PVC core
  • All sizes paired with Carbon Shaft

TIKI TECH

BEST-SELLER
  • The strong protective top sheet covering artwork and surface finish.
  • UD Carbon stringer continues all the way from the neck to the top of the blade, enhancing the reflex characteristics and strength.
  • Full Biax glass fiber Filament rail infusion all the way up to the neck for greater overall strength.
  • Extended reinforcement on the blade neck for greater overall strength.

Shaft Options

SHAFT CONSTRUCTIONS

PREPREG CARBON SHAFT

  • Ultra-lightweight for longer and more efficient paddle session.
  • Lightweight carbon fiber pre-impregnated construction.
  • Available with the Lima Prepreg Carbon blade

CARBON SHAFT

  • Lightweight and durable for both wave and touring sessions.
  • The Carbon fibers are filament winded with the most precise amount of resin infusion.

SHAFT FLEX

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SHAFT SHAPE

ADJUSTABLE SHAFT

2-PIECE ADJUSTABLE SHAFT

  • Is great for paddlers looking for different paddle lengths or sharing the paddle with friends and family.
  • The wide Tiki Super Clamp for a quick and effortless release.
  • The skinny rounded and flush clamp ensures that your hand never gets stuck on a hard corner when shifting grip.
  • 2pcs adj Giant Hybrid shaft increase +30 cm. long. For paddlers who need extra length. *Pre-order only

3-PIECE ADJUSTABLE SHAFT

  • 3 piece paddles connect using a secure spring pin system and come with an additional Clamp to reduce any play.
  • When fully detached, it measures only 91 cm and fits easily inside the Re-Cover Bag.
  • The wide Tiki super clamp for a quick and effortless release.

TIKI SUPER SMOOTH CLAMP

  • Lever with superb open/close sensation
  • Redesigned clamp, from good to great.
  • 100% of grip on the inner shaft for an effortless and optimum grip.
  • Reduced water infiltration.
  • Controls the alignment without twisting

EASY LOCK PIN

  • The combination of precision cuts and tight tolerance between inner and outer shaft dimensions, let the light secure pin keep the shaft together, feeling and working like a single piece shaft.

  • (Available on the 3-piece adjustable shaft)

GROOVED INNER SHAFT

  • The grooved inner shaft on adjustable paddles ensures our paddle handles are straight with anti-twist.

  • Paddle Care note: Do not pull the inner shaft out further than the “maximum” point indicated on the shart. Watch video >

Specifications Table

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Lima PaddleXXLXLLMSXS
Blade Length:21.4" / 54.4 cm
21.2" / 54. cm21.1" / 53.7 cm20.9" / 53.3 cm20.9" / 53.1 cm19.9" / 50.5 cm
Blade Width:7.7" / 19.6 cm7.2" / 18.4 cm6.7" / 16.9 cm6.3" / 16 cm5.9" / 14.9 cm5.8" / 14.8 cm
Area:99.7 in2 / 643.7 cm295 in2 / 612.4 cm288 in2 / 567 cm283 in2 / 534 cm276.5 in2 / 494 cm268 in2 / 439 cm2
Fixed shaft total length:86.8" / 220.5 cm86.6" / 219.9 cm86.4" / 219.6 cm86.3" / 219.2 cm86.2" / 219 cm85.1" / 216.4 cm
Min adjustable length:64.5" / 163.8 cm64.3" / 163.3 cm64.2" / 163 cm64" / 162.663.9" / 162.4 cm62.9" / 159.8 cm
Max adjustable length:88.3" / 224.3 cm88.1" / 223.8 cm88" / 223.5 cm87.8" / 223.1 cm87.7" / 222.9 cm86.7" / 220.3 cm

Paddle Weight Table

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.

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.