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::2008 Starboard 11'2" SUP::

Manufacturer: Starboard
Length: 11'2" Width: 30" Volume: ? Weight: ?
Weight Range: 50-260 lbs. Skill: Beginner to Expert

From the website: The 11'2" x 30" is responsive, handles greater speed, larger waves and allows tighter turns. Oriented towards classic longboarding style, it offers greater agility. The nose concave provides lift which aides in catching waves, as well as getting up the front to get your toes on the nose. This single concave feeds into a double concave through the middle and then into a "V" through the tail. This delivers lift, drive and release, tailored to suit the various positions of your feet on the board. The 30" width and wide nose provides good stability yet its narrow, thin tail makes it loose, especially while using the thruster set up. The thrusters also help directional stability while paddling.

Evaluators said:
"Stable, great for bigger people" (Advanced Male 140 lbs.)
"Easiest board to carry, great for girls" (Intermediate Female 150 lbs.)
"Love the carry handle and the light weight; had to paddle hard for small waves" (Intermediate Female 150 lbs.)
"Noserider; good for my weight; nice center handle" (Advanced Male 270 lbs.)
"Stable but loose in the surf for it’s size; if I had one board for surfing and cruising this would be it"
"Nice stable board for big guys; like the textured pad on the standing spot but could be bigger" (Intermediate Male 220 lbs.)
"Light; turns well catching waves; a little slow in the waves but cruises well" (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)
"Easiest board to catch waves; stable; a little stiff in turns"
"Very stable; I’m a beginner but this was easy to catch waves with; love the handle–great for a woman to carry" (Beginner Female 140 lbs.)
"Narrow tail helps turns; lightweight for the size" (Beginner Male 250 lbs.)
"Great compromise between beginner and intermediate board" (Advanced Male 170 lbs.)

Summary: Rated highly in all categories by all sizes and skill levels. All the women loved it. Good looking, light board that spans the intermediate and beginner range for all weights up to 270 lbs.