Time to paddle hard. Inflatable convenience, composite performance.
Nuremburg, Germany — PADDLEexpo is now the leading paddlesports-exclusive trade fair globally where all the newest products and trends are found, from kayaks and canoes, stand-up paddle and inflatables, to apparel and accessories. The fair is not only an international marketplace, but has also become a global meetup and networking event for buyers, manufacturers, importers, retailers, media and associations. Starboard was awarded the 2017 Special Jury Prize for the new Airline technology.
"We are so excited to take the win in the “Special Jury Prize” category at this years PADDLEexpo for our new Inflatable Allstar range featuring the new Airline Technology. The Special Jury Prize was awarded for the highlight product across all different product categories at the show including apparel, kayak, canoe, paddles, SUP, accessories which is really a big deal for us. I am so proud of this result and thank you to our team for making this happen” ~ Ollie O’Reilly | R&D Team Leader
More about the innovative Airline Technology:
Our first significant breakthrough in tuning rocker lines and deflection. The Starboard Airline uses external stringers to stiffen the board beyond belief.
How does it work?
The free-flowing aramid cable locks the board in shape when inflated, creating a solid trustworthy hull sensation. The patented Airline Technology utilises a pre-set free-floating cable. It is attached to the nose, goes under the bottom and ends at the fin box. The preset cable is slightly shorter than the board so when the board inflates, the cable comes under tension and stiffens the board significantly. We measured 1.8 cm less hull deflection in testing and 2016 World Champion Connor Baxter swears by it.
Could this efficient, lightweight technology change the future of inflatable performance boards?
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