Starboard 2025 Above Foil board

Description

WHO IS THE ABOVE FOR?

Similar to riding a bike, the longer length and narrower width of the Above board help you glide earlier and faster. This creates greater stability by gaining momentum rather than simply trying to balance—just like riding a bike. As a result, there is rising demand for these “mid-length” style designs. The Above caters to a wide range of riders, from entry-level to advanced. More stable than an Ace, more efficient than a Take Off, the Above is a blend of these 2 designs.

Various volumes and sizes allow first-time riders to get up on foil easily, while intermediate riders will enjoy light wind winging and easy freeriding in all wind conditions.

Additional volume in the nose and tail allows you to have an even stance over the foil before flight, while the combination of a longer and narrower outline easily generates speed for early lift off. A parallel nose with sharp rails gives the Above easy-to-recover touchdowns, with instant rebound. The Above concept was inspired by blending Starboard's favourite models with speed and fast lift off inspired from the narrower Ace range.

VEE SHAPED NOSE
Inspired by the X15 and Take Off ranges, the Vee nose reduces drag for early take-offs, allowing you to get up flying faster. It is more forgiving on touchdowns, enabling quick recovery to rebound and continue flying. The nose is slightly wider than the Ace Foil, providing greater control and stability before flight.

PARALLEL MID-SECTION
The mid-section of the outline is kept straight for a predictable and balanced ride. This improves overall stability and tracking for a controlled glide to take-off.

FLAT DECK
The deck is kept flat to utilize the full width, offering more space and comfort from these narrow outlines. It remains thin over the foil for control and responsiveness, while the nose and tail volume balance the trim.

ROUND PIN TAIL

Drawing from the success of the Ace, the pin tail helps pop the board out of the water. As you shift your weight to sink the tail, the nose lifts, forcing you to lift out of the water. The tail has a slight Vee for an efficient release, ensuring fast speed and efficiency. The wider tail offers more stability for a controlled take-off.

BOXY RAILS

Boxy rails reduce the overall width while maintaining the stability of a wider board, leading to better efficiency and faster take-offs. This design feature, inspired by years of race development, allows riders to manage narrower boards easily.

LONG 14" BOX
The 14” US box with a rear slot provides various foil positions depending on the foil type, riding style, and conditions. Position the foil in the center of the box for most uses.

CONSTRUCTION TYPES

LIMITED SERIES FOILBOARD

TIMELESS LOOK, SOLID PERFORMANCE

› Super-strong and lightweight biaxial carbon fiber is laminated on the deck and bottom over the foil for maximum stiffness and rigidity. A PVC stringer prevents impact damage and creates a secure mount for the foil box.

› Double-reinforced rails provide additional strength and stiffness, while multiple layers of fiberglass protect the entire board.

› Australian pine wood in the standing area offers extra impact resistance and rigidity in the most critical impact zone.

› All inserts feature high-density foam reinforcements, along with added rail and nose reinforcements for extra durability.

BLUE CARBON FOILBOARD

LIGHTWEIGHT, STRONG AND DURABLE

Experience the lightest, stiffest, and strongest technology to get you flying faster and for longer.

› Get flying faster with a lighter board
Using top-grade 150g Biaxial Carbon, the board is significantly lighter yet incredibly strong and stiff. A custom process creates a double stringer, boosting breakage strength and stiffness.

› Reinforced standing area
High-density PVC in the standing area enhances durability and prevents heel dents.

› Maximum stiffness and rigidity
Lightweight biaxial carbon fiber on the deck and bottom ensures stiffness and rigidity. An arrow-shaped PVC stringer provides extra breakage strength and stiffness over the foil, essential for long, narrow shapes.

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Delivery / Returns

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Stock Availability Guide

What do our Stock Statuses mean?

In Stock - In Store = Available to buy now & collect in store or buy online now for delivery.

Warehouse Stock = These items are in stock in Swansea although in a third party warehouse. Items can be collected from this warehouse Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm. If you require items to be collected from our store you may want to call us to check when we can collect these for you.

In Stock - To Order = Available but allow an additional 3-5 days for delivery or collection.

Pre-Order = This product needs to be ordered from our supplier and will only be ordered once a pre order is made. Or we've made an order from our supplier and stock is due to arrive at some date in the future, this date will be communicated where possible on product the page.

Out Of Stock = This product is no longer available, or we are waiting for a confirmed date for when new stock will arrive.

We reserve the right to refund your purchase should stock not be available to ourselves at the time of ordering.

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Starboard 2025 Above Foil board