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Starboard All Star vs Starboard Generation 2022
Compared by us on Dec 23, 2021
Brand: Starboard
14'28 x 6.3 - 285L
Construction: Hard/Composite
RRP: £1299,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Downwinding Surf Touring & Exploring
Year: 2022
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Brand: Starboard
14'28 x 8.5 - 331L
Construction: Hard/Composite
RRP: £2499,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Race
Year: 2022
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Great review as always…having chosen the Generation Lite-tec I held my breath, but your feelings mirror my own. The 2022 Generation lite-tec (which I’ve got) has a kick pad, but as you pointed out, you don’t need to go that far back to get it to turn. It also has an air ventilation valve…dunno what difference that makes? Would say that when carrying with the center handle, the 14′ 28″ lite-tec is nose heavy…best to buy a carry strap if carrying any distance / in any wind ’cause the laminate / paint is REALLY thin. Even light bumps when carrying… Read more »
Hi Richard, thanks for your input. Some great insights you have into the Generation. The air valve is useful when pressure/temperature changes, but hardly needed in temperate climates. Interesting about the nose heavy 14′ version too. Thanks for sharing.
I am very interested in Starboard generation especially after this video. Can you tell me the difference in lite tech build generation 2022 vs 2021? To me, it seems not much difference, but $100 difference.Thanks!
There’s no difference in the build of the Lite Tech, but with the addition of the air valve, price inflation, shipping costs, etc, expect a small price increase. Hope this helps!
Hi there, once again a great video from you, congrats !
I wanted to ask you, would you prefer the Generation even to the Sic Bullet, or to the Maliko ?
It really depends on the conditions we ride it in. The SIC Bullet is an amazing board too, it’s just that we haven’t spent too much time on it. We actually have one now and are riding it a lot, so keep an eye out for content. The Generation compared to the Maliko, we feel there’s just more oomph and liveliness in the Generation. The rocker, bottom shape and all-round nature of the Generation takes top spot. I’ll get Will to chime in as well as he rides the Bullet. Thanks
Hi Franco, the Bullet is a real downwind machine and you can expect a step up in downwind performance over the generation, but it comes at the cost of ease of use. Its a little more technical to use, but you will be rewarded by more performance feel downwind rides and faster speeds. The generation is easy to use in comparisons and will help more people get into down winding for sure. Thanks, Will
Thought I’ve heard from SIC that the Bullet or maybe even the Bayonet would make a good all around board. Maybe they are trying to hype up their boards to more people IDK but they do seem similar to the Generation.
Is the main reason to get the Carbon Top over the light tech for surfing, or is the stiffness noticeable on flat and chop as well?
Hey Jason, Yeah, I think the Bullet or Bayonnet could fit into this category…. we would have tested it in our Hybrid PRO test last year if we could have got hold of one. We have managed to get one now and will likely do a little comparison video of the Bullet vs. the Generation…. The bullet is much more technical to ride…. that comes from its outline shape and more rocker. The performance increase on a downwinder is huge, but it will throw you in a few times more as you get used to it. I think the Generation… Read more »
Sold my all-carbon AllStar 14′ x 28″ Bought the Generation 14′ x 30″ Night and day difference — I’m much happier with the Generation. Yes, it’s a bit more of a workout when paddling 5 miles or more in flat water, but the all-around aspects more than make up for that — the Generation is much more fun in a variety of conditions — especially in small less-organized waves. I’ll have no qualms at all about entering a fun race in Santa Cruz CA next Summer on the Generation, but I’m not racing to win. This is my third 14-foot… Read more »
Hey Brian. Super good feedback from you here. So glad that you are a happy Gen owner and really interesting that you owned an All star before. Happy SUPing. Thanks Reuben