Starboard Futura Carbon Sandwich 2023
Introducing the Starboard Ultra Wood Sandwich, the epitome of windsurfing excellence. Designed for progressing windsurfers and advanced riders alike, this versatile wave board is equipped with the latest widestyle concept introduced by the iconic GO boards. With its innovative Starlite construction, the Ultra Wood Sandwich takes wave riding to new heights.
Experience the thrill of carving jibes with unparalleled precision, thanks to the advanced shapes and new sizes of the Ultra Wood Sandwich. Whether you’re a seasoned wave sailor or looking to conquer Euro-Wave conditions, this board delivers exceptional control in big, choppy wind waves.
The recessed deck provides a locked and comfortable stance, allowing you to unleash your full potential. Expertly crafted with input from legendary riders such as Remi Vila, Flo Jung, and Antoine Martin, the Ultra Wood Sandwich is built to perform in any wave range.
Featuring a fast rockerline and narrow body, this board offers lightning-quick speed and snappy turns. The thin rails enhance maneuverability, while the centred volume and swallow tail shape ensure maximum stability and control.
Feel the confidence as you ride the waves with a lower mast foot position, optimized for optimal weight distribution and improved balance. The Ultra Wood Sandwich delivers a dynamic and thrilling windsurfing experience.
Designed for ultimate performance, this board is available in different volumes and lengths to suit your individual style and preferences. Choose between the lightweight Carbon Reflex Sandwich or the durable Wood Sandwich construction, both crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Don’t miss your chance to own the Starboard Ultra Wood Sandwich, the perfect blend of performance and style. Unlock the full potential of your windsurfing skills and make a statement on the water. Get ready to ride the waves like never before. Purchase your Ultra Wood Sandwich today and experience the thrill of windsurfing at its finest.
Starboard Ultra Wood Sandwich 2023
THE VERSATILE WAVE BOARD BRINGS SURFBOARD-LIKE RIDING INTO WINDSURFING. MADE TO LAST AND NOTHING LEFT TO ASK.
A completely reimagined wave range from 78 to 100 liters, this totally new design concept by Remi Vila notably improves wave riding without performance or planing compromise. Inviting riders of any level to turn more over the front foot, while maintaining speed and enjoying an adaptable radius throughout bottom and top turn. Ultra light, yet strong and sturdy with countless of hours of heavy duty testing. You will love it!
FEATURES
An all-round wave board excelling in Euro-Wave conditions, where snappy turns in smaller and control in big, choppy wind waves are of the essence. All new narrow ULTRAs feature lots of volume in the center, thinner rails towards the tail and only a small tail kick. Turns & Control; the recessed deck is a design feature we haven’t yet seen in wave boards and was thoroughly tested by Flo Jung, Antoine Martin, Liam Dunkerbeck, Matteo Iachino and Nico Prien.
It’s a remarkable feeling in the turns when the rails bite into the water at the slightest input, yet can never get too loaded, even when leaning in with all of your weight. A smooth controlled feel of staying connected to the water, even through chop on the wave, which gives you confidence to ride faster and closer to the lip. For progressing wave sailors, a lower mast foot position helps advancing wave sailors balance their weight more forward, maintaining momentum easier and getting to the lip with more speed.
Extra volume in the center keeps you floating in light wind and thanks to the easy-to-engage rail you can ride a larger size board without compromising on tight and radical turns. In lighter winds, you can get planning with less pressure in your sail as the thickness of the board gives plenty of flotation and low resistance as the board pushes through the water. Jump higher; thinner rails and less volume in the tail improve turning with the waves, and also let you carve better into a wave when setting up for a jump. Landing jumps is friendlier on your ankles, because you’re landing on less board volume.
FEATURES
Fast Rockerline
A strong scoop starting from the center and increasing towards the nose. This helps to avoid nose dives in steep waves and allows for aggressive front foot riding, while the rocker towards the tail is very modest, providing easy planing and good top speed.
Narrow Body
The magic combination is the fast rocker with the narrow outline. Aggressive turns with a super adaptable radius in any situation. The modest tail kick gives great planing power and speed for such a narrow board. A perfect combination.
Swallow Tail Shape
The swallow tail shape is featured on all sizes. Compared to a rounded or pin tail it makes the board more compact and allows for tight turns. It keeps the board more connected to the wave and improves the grip so you can push your carving game to the next level.
Thin Rails
Super thin rails in the tail section with a smooth transition to the center make for effortless turning and plenty of grip.
Mono to Double Concave
A classic mono concave nose feeds into an innovative double concave in mono concave mid section, before blending smoothly into a solidly vee’d mild double concave tail.
Centred Volume
With a narrower outline, extra volume is added around the centerline, improving consistency and confidence in marginal conditions. Get planing sooner and maintain momentum and flow in critical situations.
Starbox: Less Weight, faster set up
Featuring two lightweight Starboxes and one US-Box reduces critical swing weight from the tail. More reactivity. The Starbox system allows you to fit Slot Box fins within five seconds each, while retaining your last settings. Get back on the water faster. It is also compatible with US box fins.
Locked and comfortable stance
The Drake footstraps are made from Yulex foam with the smoothest fabric for a comfortable feel. Under your feet the 10mm thick footpads with a diamond grooving pattern will provide the necessary grip and comfort over extended sessions while being resistant to wear-and-tear.
Kicker Pad
The rear pad is equipped with a kicker ramp, which allows better lock in the rear strap by twisting the foot when needed.
A pure Thruster
The Vee in the tail is a bottom shape, which is designed to work perfectly with the Thruster fin set-up. If you’re looking for a Quad set-up, you’ll find it on the HYPER, paired with a mono-concave in the tail section.
Constructions
CARBON REFLEX SANDWICH
THE FLAGSHIP CONSTRUCTION
The Carbon Reflex construction is our lightest, proven flagship construction and has some of the lowest warranty rates in the industry. Using the lightest biaxial carbon provides more feel, more responsiveness and more controlled flex than conventional boards. On the water, this construction will provide you with ultimate performance. It delivers the most direct feedback from the water surface and allows for quicker and more precise movements. With the Carbon Reflex construction you’ll start planing earlier and keep more speed through turns and wind holes. For 2023, the Magenta highlighted Carbon Reflex is limited in stock, built to order with a custom delivery lead time.
WOOD SANDWICH
LIGHTWEIGHT BOARDS DESIGNED FROM THE GROUND UP AS OUR LOWEST CARBON FOOTPRINT
Developed by Jean Louis Colmas in 1984, Wood Technology became Starboard’s trademark construction in 1995. Wood Technology remains a favourite for riders preferring more comfort, more control and the unique crisp feel of an original Starboard. It’s time to bring back this technology while reducing our CO2 footprint. Full wood sandwich lamination of 0.6mm Australian Pinewood over modern, recyclable 3mm PET core foam ensures durability and comfort in a good strength to weight ratio. Today’s wood is less visible in modern graphics; UV protected by fresh blue paint and stickers that compliment the natural grain with a really nice effect. A classy re-edition of a classic Starboard Original.
Details
| Model | Constructions | Volume | Length | Width | Tail Width | Thickness | Bottom Shape (Tail to Nose) | Fins | Fin Boxes Quad | Sail Range | Weight Carbon Reflex Sandwich | Weight Wood Sandwich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra 65 Liam Pro FiveStar | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 65 l | 210 cm | 53 cm | 35.1 cm | 10.8 cm | Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 10 + Stone Surf 17 | 4x StarBox + US Box 8″ | 2.5 – 4.5 m2 | 5.38 kg | 6.20 kg |
| Ultra 72 Liam Pro FiveStar | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 72 l | 216 cm | 54 cm | 35.3 cm | 11.5 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 18 | 4x StarBox + US Box 8″ | 3.0 – 5.0 m2 | 5.62 kg | 6.40 kg |
| Ultra 78 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 78 l | 222 cm | 56.5 cm | 37.2 cm | 12.2 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 18 | 2x StarBox 4.5″ + US Box 6.5″ | 3.3 – 5.3 m2 | 5.59 kg | 6.18 kg |
| Ultra 82 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 82 l | 222 cm | 58 cm | 38 cm | 12.4 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 18 | 2x StarBox 4.5″ + US Box 6.5″ | 3.5 – 5.5 m2 | 5.8 kg | 6.45 kg |
| Ultra 86 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 86 l | 223 cm | 58.5 cm | 38.5 cm | 12.8 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 19 | 2x StarBox 4.5″ + US Box 6.5″ | 3.5 – 5.5 m2 | 5.88 kg | 6.54 kg |
| Ultra 93 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 93 l | 225 cm | 59.5 cm | 39 cm | 14 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 19 | 2x StarBox 4.5″ + US Box 6.5″ | 4.5 – 6.5 m2 | 6.2 kg | 6.77 kg |
| Ultra 100 | Carbon Reflex Sandwich / Wood Sandwich | 100 l | 227 cm | 60.5 cm | 39.7 cm | 14.4 cm | Vee to Double Concave to Flat to Mono Concave | 2x Stone Surf 11 + Stone Surf 20 | 2x StarBox 4.5″ + US Box 6.5″ | 5.0 – 7.0 m2 | 6.25 kg | 6.89 kg |
