Surftech Bark Aleka (prAna Collab)
$1,599.00
$1,599.00 – $1,665.00
The Aleka Tuflite V-Tech is the perfect Stand Up Paddlboard for any paddler that seeks versatility. Joe BARK shaped the Aleka to be stable enough for flat-water cruising, but it will also perform well in small to medium surf. The prAna/Surftech collaboration adds an amazing aesthetic with patterns matching their 2020 Swim Line. Surftech’s Tuflite V-Tech molded construction consists of high quality bamboo veneer, EPS foam, fiberglass and Epoxy resin. Other features include 4 deck tie downs, ledge handle, rear padded handle and ¾ deck pad. The board has been verified Level One by Sustainable Surf’s ECOBOARD Project for its use of Bio Based Resin and BLOOM (20% algae biomass based) foam. This SUP is specifically designed for a paddler interested in sport and fitness. It is narrower and less stable than entry level boards making it more efficient while also allowing the user to properly engage entire core strength with every paddle stroke. Beauty, challenge and fun all in one board.
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Starboard All Star
$3,000.00OUT OF STOCK!
$2,860.00 – $4,400.00
From entry-level riders to elite racers, the All Star is the world’s most winning, versatile and user-friendly race paddle board design.
The All Star comes in sizes for all rider weights and skill levels. The 24.5” and wider are suited for heavier riders, while the 23” and the new 21.75” are for higher-skilled and lighter riders.ULTRA STABLE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE RACE SHAPES DESIGNED BY WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES
YOU RIDE WHAT OUR PRO’S RIDE
All our Starboard team riders’ race and win on production boards from our own moulds.
NEW NARROWER OUTLINE
New narrower 21.75” is the fastest model for highly skilled & lighter riders, with comparable and even more stability than its predecessor – the 22.5”.NEW NARROWER & SHARPER VEE NOSE
Slices through the water with a cleaner entry, increasing acceleration and glide.
NEW LOWER ROUND VEE BOTTOM
The center vee height has been lowered, creating a flatter overall bottom shape. This reduces the roll from side to side, increasing overall control, tracking and stability.
NEW REFINED STANDING AREA THICKNESS
Limits water entering and helps water flush out quickly.
NEW SOFTER RAIL EDGE AT THE TAIL
Increases overall glide and is more maneuverable to change direction and steer the board downwind.
SUPER EFFICIENT DRAINAGE
4 drainage holes help flush water out of the standing area as quickly as possible.
DRAIN COVERS FOR FASTER RELEASE
Stick on drain covers reduces water entering the standing tray, creates suction to remove any water inside, and has a smooth release when paddling.
ⓘ We recommend using the drain covers to match the given rider weight.
OPTIMIZED NOSE VOLUME
• Provides greater float and lift in flat water, allowing for faster acceleration.
• Gives greater buoyancy and lift upwind and prevents nose-diving when paddling downwind.
• The pop and release allow the rider to maintain glide with a steady cadence.
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.CARBON SANDWICH
LIGHTEST WEIGHT, DURABILITY, FLEX CONTROL
• Lightest and strongest race board construction is up to 500g lighter.
• Super light-weight biaxial carbon is laminated over the standing area and full bottom.
• While the stronger 150g Biaxial carbon wraps the nose and rail and the best strength ratio and efficient flex.
• High-density PVC is used in the standing area and full bottom maximizing strength and long-term durability.WOOD CARBON
GREAT STRENGTH, COMPETITIVE WEIGHT, VALUE OFFERING
• Australian Pine reinforcement is used on the full length of the standing area for extra impact strength against dents.
• New UD Carbon-reinforced standing area provides extra durability and stiffness at the greatest impact zone.
• UD Carbon reinforcements cover the rail, increasing the strength longitudinally and offer faster recoil. -
Starboard Hyper Nut
$1,640.00IN STOCK:
*Limited Series only*
8’0″ x 31.5″ -135L $1,640
HYPER NUT SURF
Proven Innovative Shapes with Inverted Rails10 x CLIMATE POSITIVEThe Hyper Nut Surf model offers stability from a larger board and the performance of a smaller board. This surf paddle board is a newfound love in every SUP surfer’s quiver, it offers excitement to the most mediocre conditions. The short outline, thin rail and tail shape transform the performance.
INNOVATE YOUR RIDE
PATENTED SHAPE TECHNOLOGYThe all-new Hyper Nut design is the 3rd evolution of this favorite compact shape that is proven to offer a skatey and reactive ride like no other.The 2022 range delivers a condensed range with subtle refinements that give you a smoother ride. The deeper tail shape combined with new fin angles give you more grip and bite through turns, while the narrower rounded nose is less likely to catch through turns.
NEW NARROWER ROUNDED NOSELimits you catching the nose through turns and is easier to paddle out through white water.
WIDE AND SHORT NOSE OUTLINE• Increases stability and speed on the wave as you can engage the entire rail length.
• Easier to pivot turn & fit into smaller sections of the waves.
• Extra stability and pop when paddling out over whitewater.
THE INVERTED NUT RAILSProvide insane acceleration and a pivot point for tight turning.
STRAIGHT OUTLINEEXTENDS THE WATERLINE
• Providing speed that is comparable to a longer board.
• A curved outline has less rail engaged at one time.
NEW DEEPER SWALLOW TAILGives you more bite through the turns.
NEW SLIGHT HIP TAILAct as a pivot point to drive through turns.
THIN RAILS TOWARDS THE TAIL• Easier to engage the rail on the wave with less foot pressure.
• As the Hyper Nut has such a wide tail it is essential for rail thickness to be responsive in turns.
FLAT STANDING AREAAdds stability and makes for easy rail-to-rail transitions.
FLAT ROCKERProduces speed, helps get into waves easily and adds stability.
CHANNEL BOTTOM SHAPE• Pro rocker down the center of the board for tight pocket turning.
• Creates a flat spot in front of the fins for extra acceleration.
NEW FIN ANGLESThe front fins have more angle helping you to engage earlier and have more grip on the wave, while the rear fins are straighter giving you more drive and speed
FIN SET UP• 3.7 rear side fins make it much easier to slide the tail for more radical turns with less effort.
• 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 a centre fin.
NEW SELF-VENTILATING VALVEA 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.
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.
NEW HONEYCOMB PAD
The honeycomb pad structure makes this design truly stand out. Not only does it look unique and bene ts from a reduction in weight from a full pad, we believe it offers one of the best grips we have ever used.
The small gaps between the pads give you multiple corners to wedge your feet against, providing the rider additional grip and more control to drive the board harder through turns. The diamond grooving is incredibly secure under foot, combining the corduroy wings allowing the rider to feel when they are close to the tail of the board.
TWIN T-STRINGER DECK AND BOTTOMPROTECTS AGAINST TOTAL BREAKAGE
The combination of twin T-stringers deck and bottom work together to increase the overall total breakage strength. The T-stringers are positioned close to the rail acting similar to an i-beam to endure heavy drops and strong wipe outs.
STRONG FIN BOXESThe fin boxes are molded with extra strong Akulon Eco, made from upcycled fishing net, then wrapped high density foam and sandwiched in over 1000 grams of glass reinforcements.
MULTIPLE REINFORCEMENTIn the standing area, nose and tail increase impact resistance. An additional wide layer of 200g glass wraps the rails for higher strength against paddle impact, and further reinforces the overall strength against buckling.
EPS CORE – 15 KG/M³ DENSITYShear resistant, fused and moulded individually to fit each and every Starboard board providing high strength at the lightest weight. Our moulded core technology produces zero EPS wastage.
IQ HANDLEIQ handle for easy carrying, made from recycled ABS.
RIGID STANDING AREASUSTAINABLY SOURCED PINE
A standing area of 0.6mm Australian Pine is added for extra deck impact resistance and rigidity.
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Starboard Pro
$1,550.00IN STOCK:
Limited Series 8’7″ X 29.5″ 135L $1,550
Limited Series 9″ x 30″ -157L $1,550
PRO
SURF LIKE A PRO
10 x CLIMATE POSITIVEAward-winning shape designed by World SUP Surf champions.The short compact outline reduces the swing weight, making it easier and faster for you to turn and fit in more critical pockets of the wave without the nose catching.
The thin rails require less effort to turn the board on rail, giving you more control to whip the board around and generate faster speeds to set up for explosive maneuvers. The sharp rail edge at the tails gives you more drive and bite-through turns, making you feel more in control with every maneuver.
Won Best Performance SUP Surf Shape award 2 years in a row
SUPBoarder MagazinePERFORMANCE SHAPES FOR SERIOUS RIDERS SEEKING WORLD-CLASS WAVES
DESIGNED BY WORLD CHAMPIONS
Our Pro range has been designed and developed by our World Champion riders Benoit Carpentier and Zane Schweitzer, giving you the best high-performance shape to rip like a pro in the waves.AWARD WINNING SHAPE
Best Performance SUP Surf Shape – Awarded by SUPBoarder Magazine“This is a board that will suit a more experienced surfer. It may be more technical to use and need certain waves to work best in but in the right conditions this board will give the rider a top level of performance…”
SHORT OUTLINEAllows the board to pivot without the nose catching through the turns and can fit in tighter pockets in the waves.
THIN RAILSRequire less foot pressure, making it more sensitive and reactive, carving rail turns and have greater control down the wave face. The low volume rails allow the board to sit slightly lower in the water aiding stability.
SLIGHT DOMED DECKDistributes the volume in the center to provide enough float, thinning at the rail for more control and bite.
SHARP RAIL EDGEExtra control and quick turning on the rail.
KNIFY RAILSTo avoid catching whitewash and improved control.
CONSTANT ROCKER CURVEFor smooth and fast performance.
CURVED NOSE ROCKERAllows dropping into steep waves without the nose-diving.
CURVED TAIL KICKOffers fast reactive turning and projection to go vertical.
BOTTOM SHAPESingle concave starting at the nose provides lift and speed. Double concave from the mid-section to in-front of the fins directs the water flow around the fins, providing control.
SWALLOW TAILHelps generate more speed and more bite to turn in tighter pockets of the wave.
FIN SET UP• Quad and thruster set up options available to suit different riding styles and conditions.
• Fins are positioned closer to the rails for a quick and sharp response when turning.
NEW SIDE FIN BOXESBlue Carbon Pro comes with FCSII side fin boxes and Limited Series comes with normal side fin boxes.
V SHAPE BETWEEN FINSV shape bottom between fins gives sensitive rail-to-rail transitions.
NEW SELF-VENTILATING VALVEA 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.
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 the 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.
NEW HONEYCOMB PADThe honeycomb pad structure makes this design truly stand out. Not only does it look unique and bene ts from a reduction in weight from a full pad, we believe it offers one of the best grips we have ever used.
The small gaps between the pads give you multiple corners to wedge your feet against, providing the rider additional grip and more control to drive the board harder through turns. The diamond grooving is incredibly secure under foot, combining the corduroy wings allowing the rider to feel when they are close to the tail of the board.
TWIN T-STRINGER DECK AND BOTTOMPROTECTS AGAINST TOTAL BREAKAGE
The combination of twin T-stringers deck and bottom work together to increase the overall total breakage strength. The T-stringers are positioned close to the rail acting similar to an i-beam to endure heavy drops and strong wipe outs.
STRONG FIN BOXESThe fin boxes are molded with extra strong Akulon Eco, made from upcycled fishing net, then wrapped high density foam and sandwiched in over 1000 grams of glass reinforcements.
MULTIPLE REINFORCEMENTIn the standing area, nose and tail increase impact resistance. An additional wide layer of 200g glass wraps the rails for higher strength against paddle impact, and further reinforces the overall strength against buckling.
EPS CORE – 15 KG/M³ DENSITYShear resistant, fused and moulded individually to fit each and every Starboard board providing high strength at the lightest weight. Our moulded core technology produces zero EPS wastage.
IQ HANDLEIQ handle for easy carrying, made from recycled ABS.
RIGID STANDING AREASUSTAINABLY SOURCED PINE
A standing area of 0.6mm Australian Pine is added for extra deck impact resistance and rigidity.
