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Starboard Generation inflatable reviewed & compared / Which is best… composite or iSUP?
Compared by us on Jun 30, 2023
Brand: Starboard
12'6 x 30 x 6.3 - 272L
Construction: Hard/Composite
RRP: £1249, $1559, €1559
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Downwinding Fishing Flatwater / All-round Health & Fitness Race Surf Touring & Exploring
Year: 2023
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Brand: Starboard
12'6 x 30 x 6 - 341L
Construction: Inflatable
RRP: £1099, $1199, €1199
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Downwinding Flatwater / All-round Health & Fitness Race Touring & Exploring
Year: 2023
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Note: Products are rated/compared to other similar (style/construction) products on the market.
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Great review. Why no double chamber on the inflatable generation ?
I was thinking the same thing when I saw it. But because of it thickness and construction it wasn’t needed.
Do you think the parabolic rails will be used instead of the double chamber on future designs like their DC touring boards ? I think the double chamber is complicated right ?. The surf 9.5 4 inch thick has both cause its thin right ?
Hey Cam, no i think they will use both.
What type of fin box/ fins are on the inflatable Generation Deluxe?
Hi Ashok, they has a US centre box and FCS side fin boxes.
Really informative review – thanks. How would the Inflatable suit a lightweight rider of between 55 to 60KG for mainly open water use?
Hey Ken. Yeah the board will work well in open water conditions. At your weight you could get away with a thinner board, in width and thickness. But TBH there’s isnt many boards out there that have this amazing shape and are narrower and thinner. Does that make sense?