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Starboard Hybrid Formula – Raceboard

March 19, 2011 By Claes Leave a Comment

Starboard Hybrid Formula – Raceboard

Starboard Hybrid Formula Test winner

Starboard Hybrid Formula was tested agains Exocet Pacer 300, F2 Lightning, Neil Pryde RS:X and Starboard Hybrid Race. The Starboard Hybrid Formula came out as test winner.

About the Hybrid Class:

Racing on a single board that works from 3 to 33 knots, with design updates allowed only once every 4 years and with simple equipment price limitations set, the concept of Hybrid Class has gained steady popularity since its introduction in January 2006.

In France, the Hybrid Class has become the official FFV Youth class and the Starboard Hybrid Race and Hybrid Formula are amongst the 5 officially selected Hybrid boards.

Hard facts – Starboard Hybrid Formula

Manufacturer: Starboard, star-board.com
Length: 277 (planing) 297 (non-planing)
Width: 80 cm
Volume: 230 L
Sail range: 6,0 – 11,0

SURF magazine’s May 2006 issue – Starboard Hybrid Formula

The Starboard Hybrid Formula together with the Olympic RS:X led the Hybrid group test as the board that was always one of the fastest in all conditions, always one of the top two choices by each test rider: “From all 5 boards, the Hybrid Formula has the most neutral concept with a touch of a long Raceboard. Whether in light winds, with daggerboard down and mast track in the front position like a long raceboard, or in strong winds in any direction, the Hybrid Formula remained very controlled, stable and always one of the fastest. Conclusion: The first choice for hobby racer who want to compete with a Hybrid board in the new raceboard class.”

Filed Under: Freerace, Freeride, Starboard, Starboard Tagged With: Formula, Raceboard, Starboard

Starboard Carve 121 test 2010 & 2011

November 5, 2010 By Claes Leave a Comment

Starboard Carve 121 test 2010 & 2011

Starboard Carve 121 board tests 2010Starboard Carve 121 has received very good ratings in different board tests. It is one of the fastest boards in this category, only the Fanatic Hawk 120 was faster in the Boards (UK) test below.

Starboard Carve 121 has active characteristics and is a very fun board to sail. The narrow tail provides slightly less planning abilities compared to the Tabou Rocket 125 and also requires a bit more experienced sailor when it comes to gybing. Boardtests.com


Hard facts
– Starboard Carve 121:

Manufacturer: Starboard, star-board.com
Length: 249 cm
Width: 67,9 cm
Volume: 121 L

Weight: 7,33 kg (Wood) 8,91 (Tufskin)
Sail range: 5,0 – 8,0


Wind Magazine, June 2010 – Starboard Carve 121

Compared to the Futura, the Starboard Carve 121 is longer and less wide for the same volume. The shape is thicker and more slender. Starboard Carve 121 is a board with a sporty character and sharp, without being difficult. Incisive under your feet, she’s fast and flies over chop with ample control. It’s not a board that flies out of control. Starboard Carve 121 is without doubt the one of those that are the most fun and with the highest potential for evolution. We recommend this board particularly for riders who are looking for boards that are planing fast. The Carve is accessible and nervous at the same time, great for tracking long reaches in a bay area, jump of chop and carve out beautiful jibes.

Boards (UK) August 2010 – Starboard Carve 121

On the water the Starboard Carve 121 is instantly likeable. It’s fast (second fastest in the group), comfortable, exciting and manoeuvrable – everything you could ask of a great freeride board.
We did find the fin a bit prone to spin-out, particularly at the bottom end with bigger sails. Once spin-out occurs it’s unfortunately one of those fins that’s quite difficult to bring back. It’s not terrible, but it’s definitely the weakest point of this board.
In the gybes it’s similar to the Fanatic and suits a more skilled gyber who can set the board’s rail and drive it through the turn. For less skilled gybers the narrower tail and responsiveness do make it a little unsettled if you’re hesitant.
In our opinion Starboard Carve 121 is the true definition of a freeride board. It’s fast and manoeuvrable, exciting and comfortable, but most of all it’s a lot of fun!

Other windsurfing boards in the same test:

Exocet Sting 124, Fanatic Hawk 120, Goya FXR 125, JP X-Cite Ride 120, Naish Global Freeride, Quatro Freeride, RRD FireRide 125, Starboard Carve 121 and Tabou Rocket 125.

Filed Under: Freeride, Starboard Tagged With: Carve, Freerace, Freeride, Starboard

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