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Starboard MF 820
There aren’t many products that arrive with genuine race-winning credentials before they’ve even reached the wider market, but that’s exactly the case with the new Starboard MF range. Developed by Martin Fischer and Mathieu Durand using Starboard’s automated optimisation process, these wings had already made a strong impression before I ever got the chance to ride one. I was on...
Starboard Viva Wing
The wing market has become increasingly specialised over the past couple of years. There are wings built purely for racing, ultra-light models, high-tech models for pure performance, and, with deep pockets, dedicated wave and freestyle wings that demand as much from the rider as they give back. There is also the highly competitive all-rounder section of the market. The Starboard...
Starboard Pro Performance
The Pro Performance from Starboard sits neatly in the classic surf category within the brand's line-up. It’s a traditional shape with a modern twist and sits towards the larger end of the range of Pro Performance boards on offer this year. Regarding build and construction, this comes from Starboard’s factory in Thailand; these guys have been in the business of...
4 hours ago
The New Pro is Starboard's highest-performance wave SUP, refined this year for more drive and hold in big surf. See what changed and watch the...
3 days ago
Windsurfing but tarmac edition...
4 days ago
The autumn is creepin and we're super excited for it!
4 days ago
The New Pro is here. Starboard's world-title-winning wave SUP returns with a refined shape built to surf steeper, faster, more powerful waves. Watch it in...
5 days ago
Sumer time surf foil sessions! This is what its all about!
1 week ago
Determination and perseverance!
2 weeks ago
There is a well-trodden path for talented young watersports athletes. Get sponsored, travel the world, compete as much as possible, chase results, and hope that...
2 weeks ago
Maui based waterman Bart de Zwart shares his impressions of the new Starboard TallTwin, tested in the 108L version, close in volume to the Longboard...
2 weeks ago
Failure doesn't stop Alina!
2 weeks ago
Arguably one of the hardest watersports to exist.... who agrees?
2 weeks ago
In this video, Starboard rider Benoit Carpentier shares his first impressions after testing the TallTwin next to the classic Longboard and the Twin Fin. He...
2 weeks ago
HOW TO: Master the Sinking Waterstart with Xavi Corr. Low, balanced and quick on the wing - here’s how to get a sinking start dialled...
Issue 28
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Issue 28
From shaping windsurf boards by hand to designing some of the most advanced hydrofoils on the market, Tiesda You has spent decades pushing the boundaries of board sports. We sit down with the head of Starboard Foils to explore the evolution of foil design, the role of modern engineering and where the sport is heading next.
Issue 28
Perhaps our biggest test section ever, and one of the reasons this issue took a little longer to get over the line. We put the latest wings from Armstrong, Cabrinha, Ozone and Starboard through their paces, alongside two of the hottest new parawings on the market: the Ozone Pocket Rocket V2 and Power Pack. Jack Galloway also gets his downwind fix aboard the new Starboard MF foil, while we round things off with a look at Armstrong’s latest Performance masts.
Issue 21
The Molokai 2 Oahu (M2O) foil race, a 32-mile test of endurance and skill, showcased the best in foil design and athleticism once again this year. But amidst the excitement, a glaring disparity stood out: only five women competed compared to 89 men. While foiling continues to evolve and impress on the global stage, including at the Olympics, the gender gap in downwind events like M2O remains stark. This underrepresentation isn’t just a statistic for Jack Galloway—it’s a call to action. With a 5-year-old daughter looking up, he wonders why his sport lags and what can be done to level the playing field.
Issue 13
More images with no particular place to call home this issue…
Issue 11
Find out all about AK Durable Supply Co’s brand new wing specific board.
Issue 10
AK Durable Supply Co. team rider and all-round ultimate waterman Zane Schweitzer headed to Lake Garda for the Freewing WingFoil Worlds. Challenging conditions and fierce competition made for an exciting event!
Issue 7
Stunning images with nowhere else to go, feast your eyes on some pure ocean indulgence right here.
Issue 7
All-round waterman Zane Schweitzer tackles the worlds most famous big wave on the wing, decides to ditch it and foil surfs one of the biggest swells of his life. Find out how the wing is changing big wave surfing in this incredible feature!
Issue 6
Stunning images with nowhere else to go, feast your eyes on some pure ocean indulgence right here.
Issue 5
Win a DJI Mavic Pro Drone this issue and take amazing photos and videos of you and your buddies riding!
Issue 5
Ben and Chantal are back with more poses to challenge and expand your workout routine during your SUP Yoga sessions!
2 months ago
The Caribbean of France...
7 months ago
The most anticipated wing of the winter is here, Starboard have pulled out all the stops with this one! The new Viva is a do-it-all...
