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Starboard Carve 121
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Windsurfing Journal tests the Carve 121 Wood On the beach: The Starboard Carve is the classic freerider by Starboard and should appeal to all windsurfer who are looking for that easy plug-and-play board. The 121 is the 2nd smallest of the six boards range and this size, just like the 111, the 131 and the 141 were completely redesigned for 2012. To help better planing, the boards are now longer and it benefits from evolved cutouts in the tail. All straps come in two rows with four options each, and they're being mated with standard pads. The board comes with…
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Severne Overdrive
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“A Stunning Ease of use to Performance Ratio” DESIGN Developed on the same technological base as the Severne race sails, the Overdrive inherits the Reflex batten system, which allows to tune and lock the tension forward in the sail whilst letting the leech free to flex and work under pressure. Efforts were also made in order to be able to use masts with less carbon percentage, reducing costs and potential breakage. ON THE WATER Very light in the arms, the Overdrive is very easy to handle. With its deepest point close to the mast and a beautiful profile, this…
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Starboard Kode 103
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Intro: Full speed freestyle crossover Background: The Kode is Starboard's freestyle wave line, available in eight sizes and three different constructions, Technora, Wood and WoodCarbon. The smallest three models are more wave oriented while the middle three have a slightly more freestyle bias with the biggest two being freemoves. For 2012, the range has had a few tweaks including all new graphics. At a glance: The 103 has a completely new shape for 2012, it is shorter and wider, especially in the tail, with a rounder nose and plenty of rocker. The wide stepped pintail suggests the freestyle potential the…
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