The Ace Air Foil features our patented top plate design for direct flight responsiveness and ultimate rider sensation when on foil. We’ve also upgraded it to the carbon plate, which is up to 2.4kg lighter than its aluminium predecessor.
This board is also a fantastic crossover board for wingfoiling, both in the low and the high end. The board’s high nose and tail rocker combined with the narrow yet long outlines result in easy and early takeoffs and forgiving touchdowns.
The Ace Air Foil range features 2 sizes from 100 to 120 litres which cover diverse rider sizes, skill and condition requirements.
Only available in a Carbon top plate version to maximize the lightweight performance of the range.
Every Starboard inflatable board features welded rails. The Welded Rail Technology creates a completely airtight, mechanically bonded seam without the risk of glue weakening over time. This makes Starboard inflatable foil boards stronger and longer lasting.
• Distance between the feet and the foil is less than 1.5 cm.
• Direct response, more control and better flight sensation.
• No more wobbly sensations in the interaction between the rider and the foil.
• Because there is 18cm distance between the inserts, it allows you to have a wider footstrap span for better trim and control while foiling since you can micro-adjust your feet’s position.
• 4 different positions for the footstraps in the front and 5 different positions for the strap in the back are available.
The teardrop outline is the most efficient outline, offering even volume and a stable shape.
Designed for speed downwind and early takeoff. The aim of the Ace Foil is to offer a super-fast accelerating board to quickly catch bumps and accelerate quickly onto foil. The Ace Foil model is available in narrow sizes from 19″ up to 23″.
Tracking and efficiency are two key aspects of the pintail design. The pin tail offers great tracking for catching bumps, while the pin tail also brings the water back together, allowing a more efficient takeoff and touchdown with less board touching the water.
The rocker is fine-tuned for speed, spring, and larger bumps. The rockerline has been optimised for performance in a range of conditions, from flatwater to large ocean swell.
Starboard’s Rail Edge invention improves planing before taking off. A proprietary 3D elastomer compound Rail Edge runs along the rails of the board, creating a defined edge that allows for a clean water release and improved take-off speed, yet can fold and roll up.
For a flush finish at foil mount cavity to improve the water & airflow on the underside of board.
FAST, EASY, AND COMFORTABLE
• The leash will not get in your way when foiling but is long enough to give you distance when falling.
CARBON PLATE – LIGHTEST WEIGHT
Anticipated to be our most popular size. At 120L, this model will be stable enough to cater for riders up to 90kg while being a stable platform for lighter riders. During testing we were amazed at how easy this board got onto foil. The 22” width feels manageable and reasonably stable while offering incredibly fast take offs.
Available in:
• NEW Air Foil Carbon
Our smallest and fastest design. The goal with the 6’10″ is to create the best portable downwind foil board on the market, targeted for riders up to 80kg. The 6’10″ boasts an incredibly fast takeoff and excellent handling on ocean bumps. It’s narrow enough to experiment with prone downwind foiling while being comfortable enough for an advanced rider to use as an advanced downwind SUP foil board.
Available in:
• NEW Air Foil Carbon
Anticipated to be our most popular size. At 120L, this model will be stable enough to cater for riders up to 90kg while being a stable platform for lighter riders. During testing we were amazed at how easy this board got onto foil. The 22” width feels manageable and reasonably stable while offering incredibly fast take-offs.
Available in:
• NEW Air Foil Carbon
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| Model | 7'8" x 22" | 6'10" x 21" |
|---|---|---|
| Rider Weight | up to 90kg | up to 80kg |
| Length | 7'8" / 233.7 cm | 6'10" / 208.3 cm |
| Width | 22" / 55.9 cm | 21" / 53.3 cm |
| Thickness | 4.75" / 12 cm | 4.75" / 12 cm |
| Tail Width | 12.1” / 30.7 cm | 12.5” / 31.8 cm |
| Volume | 120 L | 100 L |
| Footstrap | Included | Included |
| Foil Set Up | Top Plate | Top Plate |
| Weight | 7.5 (est) | 7.0 (est) |
Board weight tolerance: +/- 5%
“You are very close to the foil which gives you a very direct feel. The footstraps, the foil and you are connected through the aluminum plate and super rigid!”
PRODUCT REVIEWS
For every board Starboard plants 3 mangrove trees with Worldview International Foundation.
Each tree absorbs 673kg of CO2 during its first 25 years.
50% of absorption goes towards offsetting this board & 50% is secured as carbon credits to fund livelihood projects in Myanmar.
The average emission from a Starboard board is 100 kg CO2.
By planting 3 trees per board we offset this 10 x over.
1.4 kg of trash is collected per board by starboard pop crews at beaches in thailand & myanmar.
Globally, an individual is responsible for 1.4 kg of plastic reaching the ocean every year.
Starboard balances this amount for our customers.
