Starboard Futura Carbon Sandwich 2023
Introducing the Starboard iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023, the ultimate windsurfing board built for champions and enthusiasts alike. Designed with the iconic widestyle concept that kickstarted the modern windsurfing era, this board continues to revolutionize the sport even after 22 years.
With its advanced shapes, new sizes, and the innovative Starlite construction, the iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023 is the pinnacle of performance. It is the perfect choice for progressing windsurfers taking their first steps and advanced riders craving the thrill of carve jibes.
Experience impossible engineering with a contemporary evolution of the test-winning design that sparked the freerace craze. The iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023 combines maximum speed, comfort, control, and jibing precision, making it the go-to board for technical windsurfers seeking unrivaled performance.
This board delivers maximum average speed with unwavering confidence and comfort. Whether you’re racing, free racing, freeriding, planning early, or aiming for lightning-fast jibes, the iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023 will surpass your expectations.
The Futura concept, built around iSonic DNA, features a wide, moderately thin, and compact body, providing a wind range and power that’s second to none. The strategic thickness in the rails enhances controlled leverage over the fin, while a thinner profile at the mast track lowers the center of gravity for added control in rougher conditions.
With double step cutaways, the iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023 ensures optimal release and increased speed, allowing you to dominate the competition. Equipped with the renowned Drake Slick footstraps made from sustainably sourced materials with reduced CO2 emissions, you’ll experience comfort and grip like never before.
The lightweight pads, featuring a unique diamond-grooved pattern, provide excellent grip and comfort while minimizing weight. The carbon sandwich construction of the bottom with T700 carbon ensures maximum stiffness, while the deck’s alternating uni-directional and bi-axial carbon layers optimize flex.
For those who prioritize durability, the wood sandwich construction offers a ride that’s both comfortable and crisp. The Pinewood deck absorbs minimal resin, resulting in a light board with an exceptional ride feel. Wrapped in PVC sandwich layers for long-term durability, this board exudes classic appeal.
From the sleek Arrow cut-aways to the mast track positions that allow you to race fully powered up, the iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023 guarantees an exhilarating windsurfing experience. Suitable for a wide range of wind conditions, this board is truly a game-changer.
Elevate your windsurfing journey with the Starboard iSonic Carbon Reflex Sandwich 2023. Unleash your potential, conquer the waves, and leave your competitors in awe. Invest in this exceptional board today and embrace the future of windsurfing.
Starboard iSonic Carbon Refelex Sandwich 2023
THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER.
ENHANCED LOW-END. GREATER CONTROL. HIGHER TOP SPEED. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
THE iSONIC IN DETAIL
This year we continue the introduction of the new iSonic concept design in 4 new sizes : 60, 63, 77 and 83. Our new iSonics fly over the water with unprecedented control and confidence. Calm and composed in rougher conditions, they accelerate relentlessly and freely without sticking, while enhanced jibe capability ensures even more competitive overtaking potential at critical jibe marks. The revised outlines are significantly wider at 20cm off the tail, while maintaining original tuck line on the cut-outs. Extra leverage off the fin improves light wind range, while behind the fin, we added Arrow cut-aways and moved the rear footstraps further back. Finally, we optimised mast track positions further back. Those changes deliver a significant difference on the water, especially when racing fully powered up.
FEATURES:
Arrow Cut Aways
Our new Arrow Cut Away design is featured on the 67, 73 and 85. It’s a diagonal cut away behind the fin that gives you a super loose ride. Do you remember how a board loads up when hitting a gust? That feeling is history.
Wider Tails
The new shapes got a wider tail while keeping the tuck line of the cut away unchanged. The result: More power for light wind and critical overtaking maneuvers. More control in tricky conditions.
Back Footstraps
The rear foot straps are further towards the back. This allows for less surface in the water and thus increases top end speed.
Mast track further back
Along with the back footstraps, we moved the mast track, further back which makes the board ride even more free.
Double Step Cutaways
Double Step Cutaways for added release and increased speed.
Drake Slick Footstraps
The Drake Slick footstraps are made with FSC-certified, sustainably sourced and plant-based Yulex foam. With 85% natural rubber content, CO² emitted during the manufacturing process is reduced by 80%. The remaining 15% of synthetic neoprene is kept to improve UV resistance. Carefully sourced with the smoothest fabric for a comfortable feel.
Constructions:
CARBON REFLEX SANDWICH
THE FLAGSHIP CONSTRUCTION
The iSonic Carbon Reflex is our flagship range. The light weight allows you to get going easier, plane through wind holes and get the best top speed. Carbon Reflex is our stiffest construction, giving you the best control when hitting chop and waves. Decks are built with the lightest grade of biaxial and uni-directional carbon fibre orientated between 45, 30 and 0 degrees for optimized flex and reflex characteristics. The bottom of the boards use an even lighter grade of uni-directional carbon fibre from nose to tail, with an extra 45 degree biaxial carbon layer in the tail area for added torsional stiffness.
CARBON SANDWICH
Ultralight Weight Combined With New Materials
Ultralight weight, premium value and using more environmentally friendly materials. The bottom is built in full T700 uni-directional ï¬at-woven carbon for maximum stiï¬ness while the deck is 60% carbon, alternating between uni-directional and bi-axial carbon layers for optimized ï¬ex. The composite sandwich layers include the use of ultra-high density PET and PVC foam.
Details:
Model | Constructions | Volume | Length | Width | Tail Width | Thickness | Bottom Shape (Tail to Nose) | Footstrap Rows | Footstraps | Fin | Finbox | Fin Range | Sail Range | Weight Carbon Reflex Sandwich | Weight Carbon Sandwich |
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iSonic Speed Luderitz Special | Carbon Reflex Sandwich | 53 l | 225 cm | 44 cm | 25.6 cm | 9.8 cm | Flat Vee | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Tuttle | 18 – 24 cm | 4.5 – 5.6 | 4.2 kg | – |
iSonic 55 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 76 l | 225 cm | 55 cm | 35.5 cm | 10.7 cm | Flat Vee | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Tuttle | 26 – 30 cm | 4.7 – 6.2 | 5.0 kg | 5.5 kg |
iSonic 60 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 87 l | 225 cm | 60 cm | 39.3 cm | 11 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Tuttle | 28 – 32 cm | 5.0 – 6.2 | TBA | TBA |
iSonic 63 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 97 l | 225 cm | 63 cm | 41.1 cm | 12.2 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Tuttle | 30 – 34 cm | 5.5 – 7.0 | 5.89 kg | 6.22 kg |
iSonic 67 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 113 l | 228 cm | 67 cm | 45.8 cm | 13 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Tuttle | 34 – 38 cm | 6.2 – 7.8 | 6.06 kg | 6.71 kg |
iSonic 73 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 124 l | 228 cm | 73 cm | 50.1 cm | 13.2 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Deep Tuttle Box | 36 – 40 cm | 7.0 – 8.6 | 6.52 kg | 7.13 kg |
iSonic 77 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 129 l | 228 cm | 77 cm | 55.5 cm | 11.8 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Deep Tuttle Box | 38 – 44 cm | 7.8 – 9.2 | 6.63 kg | 7.47 kg |
iSonic 83 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 134 l | 228 cm | 83 cm | 59.5 cm | 11.8 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Deep Tuttle Box | 42 – 46 cm | 7.8 – 9.5 | 6.9 kg | 7.7 kg |
iSonic 85 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Carbon Sandwich | 140 l | 228 cm | 85 cm | 60.3 cm | 11.7 cm | Flat Vee to Double Concave | 1 | 4x Slick Straps Yulex Flouro Orange | Without Fin | Foil Box | 44 – 48 cm | 7.8 – 10 | 7.2 kg | 8.2 kg |