Hard Race Paddle Boards

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The World’s most winning Race Hard Paddle Boards by Starboard have made champions the world over ~ ready to accelerate your performance?

View the complete Starboard Race board range at a glance ~ premium composite construction paddle boards from the World’s leading SUP brand.

All Star

一張板子,滿足所有條件

由世界級運動員所設計的高性能競速板型

從入門級選手到精英級選手,全明星是世界上最成功,多功能和友好的競賽板設計。

衝刺

瞬間加速,驚人的極速

Go faster and maintain glide more easily

Sprint 不僅是我們最快的比賽板,它在過去 3 年多的比賽中贏得的比賽比業內任何其他板都多。

Sprint Expedition

瞬間加速,驚人的極速

更廣泛的 SPRINT 尺寸現在是跨界巡航的最佳選項

2 個新的、更寬的型號提供了更高的穩定性,跨界SPRINT現在可以作為長途旅行的選擇。

Junior Racer

全新一代

為兒童設計的專用板

SUPKids系列已經準備就緒,可以讓每個人都在水面上。

衝刺

我們最快的平水機器

Go faster and maintain glide more easily

Sprint 不僅是我們最快的比賽板,它在過去 3 年多的比賽中贏得的比賽比業內任何其他板都多。

Junior Racer

全新一代

為兒童設計的專用板

SUPKids系列已經準備就緒,可以讓每個人都在水面上。

Learn More About Race Paddle Boards

What is a race paddle board?

Race paddle boards are designed to be as fast and efficient as possible through the water, this means that by design, they are typically longer and narrower than common all-round cruisers that you would usually see on the water. Racing paddle boards can be broken into 3 classes; 12’6, 14′ and unlimited. The 14′ race paddle board class is the most popular race class and is mostly likely the board size you should consider buying. 12’6 class is typically used as youth or junior racing class and unlimited is used for elite downwind racers.

 

What type of race paddle board is best?

Race paddle boards can be broken down into 3 categories depending on their use; all-water, flat-water and downwind. Let’s have a look at each of these in a little more detail:

  1. All-water race paddle board: The most popular design is the wave and all-water race board, thanks to its versatility, a rider only needs one board that they can use in any condition – if this sounds like what you need, then Starboard’s All Star is a great all-round race board. All-water race paddle boards also feature multiple carry handle positions for beach starts/ portages as well as drainage holes for flushing water on the deck after punching through a wave.
  2. Flatwater race boards: are high-performance specialists that are used more in dams, lakes and rivers where rough ocean conditions are not a factor. They are designed for straight-line speed and maximum efficiency with features like an inverted bow nose to increase waterline and therefore speed. They also commonly feature sharp rails for improved tracking and rail-steer ability. If you’re looking for a flat water speedster, then the Starboard Sprint is the board for you.
  3. Downwind race paddle board: These boards are designed to handle bumpy ocean conditions and to glide onto swells with ease. They typically have a rounded belly hull, a thin pintail that picks up easily onto swells and ocean waves, and also a dugout deck so that riders have a lower centre of gravity. The worlds most popular downwind paddle board is the Starboard Ace downwinder paddle board.

 

How to choose a race paddle board?

Knowing what race paddle board to choose can be daunting, especially given the high cost of one of these, so you need definitely need to make an informed purchase decision before buying a race paddleboard. There are a host of factors to consider and this includes what type of racing style you intend to use it for, your ability, your budget and more. Read our beginners guide to buying a race paddle board article to learn more.

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