• Entry level to intermediate riders. 
• Stable shapes for wave riding.
• Sizes 10’0″ and above also for cruising. 

• 8’5″ x 30″ Pocket Rocket Stable short board for riders looking for more progressive surfing in all conditions.

• Target rider: Stable shapes for heavier riders up to 130 kg down to shorter board for lighter riders at 85 kg for more progressive wave riding.
• Construction: Available in BLUE CARBON, Pine Tek, Starlite, Starshot, ASAP and in Starlite wave.
• Key features: Wide nose and tail for stability, 3/4 EVA Deck pad. Selected Pine Tek boards with extra fin boxes for windsurfing.

CARBON BALSA CONSTRUCTION

LIGHTEST WEIGHT

QUICKEST RESPONSE

STRONGEST BUILD

We select our preferred density balsa from our supplier’s plantation in Ecuador. The sharing, bonding and longevity properties of balsa are better than any sandwich materials we have worked with. Proudly introducing a sustainable and superior sandwich technology.

Balsa wood (Ochroma Pyramidale) is among the lightest and fastest growing of the hardwoods and is indigenous to the equatorial regions of the globe. Balsa, which is Spanish for raft, has enjoyed a colourful history of utilization in marine vessels, from the Peruvian construction of Kon-Tiki rafts in 500 A.D.

By turning the balsa grains vertically within the sandwich structure, Starboard’s innovative end-grain sandwich connects the top and bottom faces with millions of vertical honeycomb-like pillars.

The result: significantly higher mechanical properties than conventional petroleum-based PVC.

• “End Grain” balsa replaces PVC in full deck and bottom, offering incredible strength and weight properties.
• A 15kg/m3 precision molded fused cell core replicates the exact shape, offers high strength at the lightest weight.
• Ultra-light biaxial and uni-directional high grade carbon fibers with optimized angles deliver flex and reflex for incredible response.
• Impregnated paint pigment means no paint is sprayed reducing the overall weight, paint chips and scratches.
• The sensational light weight increases carving ability and acceleration.
• S-Glass tensile strength (load needed to break material) is generally 60% better than carbon and over twice as strong as conventional glass.
• High performance with lower environmental impact.

For every technology:

* Inserts made from upcycled fishing nets

* We use inverted EVA deck pads to avoid waste, thus every second board will have a reverse color combination from what is featured.

* Full Plant based Bio resin infusion maintains superior performance with a lower impact on the environment. 

*3D Images show Carbon Technology. 2D Image shows AST Electric.