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Starboard Generation 12’6″x28″ Carbon Top 2020 Reviewed

Reviewed by us on Jul 15, 2020

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Stability
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Ability to turn
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Fun Factor
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Weight
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Surf Use
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Race Use
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Build Quality
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Value
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Thomas
Thomas
3 years ago

Good review, i Can only agree. I bought the generation lite tech as my everyday-board. I have a 14×24 allwater raceboard and a 9″ wavesup, and the generation fills the gap. Living in the eastern part of Denmark it is often Windy but only small waves, here i am able to have fun where the two other boards doesn’t really work. I would like to do more downwinding, but it will happen too rarely to justify a downwind specific board, but now a have the generation and I am sure it will do it well. I also like that the… Read more »

Joe
Joe
3 years ago

Great review – so is this an updated Starboard Freeride? Their original hybrid board?? I wholly agree with the versions of size point – wish they produced a generations board that was max 10ft (so it could fit in my shed).

LChadefaux
LChadefaux
3 years ago

This is a great review as usual.

I am surprised that is presented as new shape hybrid stuff when that type of board or boards have been out there with Gong for so many years, but no one seemed to be taken by that concept.

It seems strange that a big brand finally do it and it is revolution and so exiting!

Also, Gong provides different sizes for that type of shape (10.6, 12.6 and 14).
Have a look: https://www.gong-galaxy.com/produit/gong-sup-perv-fsp-2x/
 

dew
dew
3 years ago

I think all star is to advanced for me. I think generation is perfect board and a good price, but wish that starboard will do a 14’x26”!

Timothy Nebesar
Timothy Nebesar
2 years ago

How do you think the SIC Maui Sonic 12’6” would compare to the Generation? I think the Generation would be a great board for me (lite tech, torn between 12’6” and 14’), but I can get a Sonic from a shop near me. Prob a bit more stable but slower and worse surfing performance? I’m an intermediate paddler and weigh 80kg. I have a Red Paddle Co Sport and Jimmy Lewis Super Frank surf SUP. I’m looking for a rigid board that’s more performance oriented than my inflatable – mostly for flatwater fun/exercise but want it to be able to… Read more »

Timothy Nebesar
Timothy Nebesar
2 years ago
Reply to  Reuben Ellis

Super helpful, thanks so much! I think I need to try to get my hands on a 12’6” generation.

joaquin ruiz soto
joaquin ruiz soto
2 years ago

Thanks for the review guys. I bought my Starboard Generation Carbon Top 12.6×28 after watch your video, on July 17th 2021. After a few days of use I found a crack along both sides of the board. I have summited my warranty claim on 16.08.21 and NO answer from Starboard yet. Pretty disappointed experience after all.

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joaquin ruiz soto
joaquin ruiz soto
2 years ago
Reply to  Reuben Ellis

Thank you for your answer Reuben. Pretty clear a construction feilure. A complete straight crack along both rails in just a few days of use. Claim was well submitted by my Stardboard dealer, who doesn’t received any answer yet. More than 40 days already.

joaquin ruiz soto
joaquin ruiz soto
2 years ago
Reply to  Reuben Ellis
joaquin ruiz soto
joaquin ruiz soto
2 years ago
Reply to  Reuben Ellis

I bougth it online at PureSports Schumacher in Germany, and I live in Spain. They have submmited the warranty claim on 16.08.21, and since that day they are waiting for Starboard evaluation. I’ll keep you guys posted. Thank you very much.

joaquin ruiz soto
joaquin ruiz soto
2 years ago
Reply to  Reuben Ellis

Hi Reuben. Finally dealer and brand solved the claim in the best possible way, considering the current manufactures difficulties by workload, international transport situation and raw materials. They offered me the best achievable option, so happy end after all. Thanks you as well and congrats to all SUPBOARDERMAG team for your work.

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