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Starboard All Star Airline vs Touring 14’ x 28” – Which Should You Choose?
Compared by us on Mar 30, 2026
Brand: Starboard
14'28 x 6 - 367L
Construction: Inflatable
RRP: £1269,
Level: Intermediate
Category: Race Touring & Exploring
Year: 2026
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Note: Products are rated/compared to other similar (style/construction) products on the market.
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Brand: Starboard
14'28 x 6 - 345L
Construction: Inflatable
RRP: £999,
Level: Intermediate
Category: Touring & Exploring
Year: 2026
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Note: Products are rated/compared to other similar (style/construction) products on the market.
See our database of iSUP deflections. Watch explainer video.
Great job – as always ! – you two. Thanks for that ! Could you name any alternatives to the starboards in the 14×28/30 class ?
Hi Patrick, we have not tested everything, but we were very impressed with the Shark SUP speed with its hard nose cone. These should be available to be shipped to Germany for you as well. I would also look for the Red paddle co, SIC RS and perhaps for a lower budget, the gladiators in 28 width. Our “Performance Touring’ Test from a few years ago has a few other options in the 14 x 28 category as well.
Great job again ! Thanks for that ! What would be the closest competitors to these two boards ?
Hi Reuben, hi Lucy, great video, very informative and in-depth. Have either of you paddled the 14’x26” Airline in choppy conditions and could share how stable and forgiving it was?
Hi Jens, I haven’t had the airline 26″ out in choppy conditions. But I can imagine it will feel very similar to the 28″ but a little bit less forgiving because of the extra width drop.
I think the EVA boxes sides that are put on these boards will really come into affect for narrow boards of 26″ and below. Me paddling 28″ I’m sure they were helping the stability, but my feet weren’t right at the edge to get the most out of them, if that makes sense? Sorry I can’t give you an exact answer.
Good job guys ! I am using the Airline 28” as a race board for a few years now. Very stable in all conditions (I am 95+kg) and also very good for surfing thanks to its “rocker”. And yes, great for pivot turning. I am considering the 26″ for flatter conditions. You can see quite a bunch of airlines during the races too
Hey Olivier. Yes I remember you getting one of these. Thanks for your feedback and letting others know. It will be interesting to see how you get on in general with the 26″ wide.