2020 Starboard 10’8″ x 33″ x 6″ iGO Deluxe Single Chamber

The iGO, Starboard’s most popular inflatable paddle board range, just jump on board and start paddling. Before you get on board, you can secure yourself with the included flat lightweight leash, paddle safely and comfortably knowing your board is a life raft. The bungee straps at the nose are good for storing all sort of dry bags or gear on your next big SUP adventure.

The iGO boards are known to be steady, having good speed and being super easy to turn while stepping back onto the wide tail area. The board’s straight outline helps to paddle straight and you can paddle more strokes on one side before you need to swop over, which also helps comfort and even increases the overall speed.

This is the perfect paddle board range option for first-time paddlers, families with pets and anyone who wants less fuss and more enjoyable water time anywhere.
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[/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]For 2019, Starboard injected 25 years of board building innovation into their inflatable board program. Their main focus was to build their boards stiffer, lighter, more stable, safer and way more durable. One feature, one of many unique to Starboard, is their Welding Technology. The welding technology carries over into 2020 as a proven technology with industry leading quality and durability.

What’s new for 2020?

• New DSC, Deluxe Single Chamber, fusion woven drop stitch
• New 8″ net positive fin
• New 2-in-1 shoulder carry strap
• New Re-Cover bag
• New Tiki pump

New Fusion Woven Drop Stitch – Deluxe Single Chamber (DSC)

In development for 5 years, Starboard’s new Woven Drop Stitch technology process starts with a glue free PVC lamination on the top and bottom of the board. Inside the board they have their new weave on the top and base. This weave provides a structure for the polyester yarns – which gives the board its shape. The weave has less give than the traditional knitting method. Knitted fibres have soft and stretchy properties, whereas this new weaving is superior in stiffness, reflex and rigidity. Think dress shirt vs a polo shirt.

But it’s not just about adding on – they’ve also taken away, cutting weight by 3.3 lbs on average. The yarn threads are reduced per square inch for better reflex. Less plastic and a lighter paddle board. Less weight, faster acceleration, easier to carry. With Starboard’s new Woven Technology their paddle boards are not only lighter, but stronger and stiffer. Better in every way.

Extra stiff, strong and light. Feel it!

• Woven fabrics reduce stretch, hold more tension and create a stiffer board.
• The woven fabrics use less material than conventional drop stitch, creating a lighter board.
• Fusion lamination of top and bottom layers is done in a glueless process,  increasing stiffness and creating a solid board, while reducing weight.
• What does it mean for you? A stiffer and lighter, durable board, with a reflex sensation you can feel.
• Galvanized 2000 D rails increase the strength of the board, together with the 3K compression bands.

Heat welded rail – Bonded for life

• Welding technology turns 2 pieces of material into a single solid unit, resulting in an extra-strong mechanical bond.
• A mechanical bond is stronger, lasts longer and is better for the environment.
• Welding creates a complete airtight seam without the risk of glue weakening over time.

Cleanest Technology

The deck and bottom lamination process is free of glue and solvent using stricter rules in plasticizer. Packaging of the board is free of plastic.[/twocol_one_last][/column]

Welding Technology

[column][fourcol_one][/fourcol_one] [fourcol_three_last]Heated and bonded for life. Glue is never forever. Mechanical bond = Strength and Durability. Starboard’s new welding technique turns two into one – using heat to bond two separate pieces of PVC into a single solid unit. Heat-welded PVC creates a mechanical bond that’s stronger, lasts longer – and is better for the environment.

Since the beginning inflatable boards have been glued together at the seam, so the boards only last as long as the glue. Over the last few years Starboard have worked with welding machine manufacturers to develop better machinery for seam welding. Then they helped train their selected OEM assembler to utilize this unique technology in Starboard’s exclusive production lines, resulting in a long lasting mechanical bond.[/fourcol_three_last][/column]

New Starboard Re-Cover Bag

Light, strong, inflatable SUP bag

• Made wider and shorter, so its easy and fast to pack, whilst preserving the shape of the Side Walls.
• Due to the EVA Side walls, the All Star must be folded instead of rolling.
• Bag is made from recycled plastic bottles. Approx. 30 bottles used to make 1 bag.
• The ultra-light Re-cover bag is designed to minimise weight yet maximise comfort and strength, resulting in the very best backpack carrying experience.
• Utilizing “Rip Stop” technology to further strengthen the solid 450D materials, we have an amazingly strong and light combo.
• Thanks to our partner “Waste2Wear” for making this breakthrough possible with upcycled plastic bottles, showcasing futuristic thinking.
• New spacious inside pockets for accessories.
• The Re-Cover bags have a RPET 450D outer fabric layer made from upcycled plastic bottles, in partnership with Waste2Wear. About 30-150 bottles are used to make each bag
• Square shape bag to accomodate new standing tray and efficient roll up/fold up
• Twin roller wheels for easy transport
• Padded cover
• Ergonomically shaped hiking straps and back support, which can be packed away in the strap free system
• Inside and outside compressions straps
• Reinforced diamond PVC for increased durability around the base
• Name tag window
• Strong, non corrosive zipper
• 34 x 20 x 12 inches

New Starboard Tiki Pump

Fast, easy and comfortable

• The hose is attached to the pump’s body, so no flapping around when pumping the board up. And so is the pressure gauge, for an easy read of the pressure in the board.
• 10% more efficient thanks to the redesigned handle, base, piston and outside tube for the air outlet.
• By placing the airflow cylinder outside of the chamber, there is space for a more efficient flow inside the pump.
• Double and single action pumping modes and wider removable foot base that increases stability when pumping.
• Inflate your board with faster and easier continuous pumping, both in down and up actions. With the flip of a switch at about 7PSI, the double action pump can convert to single action for easy inflation up to 18PSI
• Redesign allows effortless inflation due to the increased diameter of the intake and exhaust valves
• Precise angled handle and palm grip for comfortable and easier pumping. The handles are wide and shaped perfectly to fit the palm, then rotated into the best angle for a sustained pumping action
• The ergonomically designed extra wide detachable foot pad creates a stable, comfortable platform for sustained effort in getting your board up to 18PSI, in the shortest amount of time, yet packs down efficiently with the detachable base
• The base and the handles are produced with upcycled fishing nets taken out of the Indian ocean.

Other Starboard Features

New 2-in-1 Shoulder Carry Strap & Paddle Holder

• New velcro loop to attach your paddle.
• Easier to carry as the board simply hangs effortlessly on the shoulder and free up your hand to multi-task, hold your coffee, or phone.
• When not in use, the bungee sits flat on the board so it doesn’t drag in the water.

The exclusive and innovative lightweight Starboard SUP leash will be your best paddling partner in flat water and touring conditions. Soft cushioning means it will compress and flatten when stood on. Compact in design and at only 70g, it is strong, comfortable and effortless to wear. The leash cuff is made from Yulex, a natural rubber with 80% less carbon footprint than normal neoprene. Leash is NOT suited to waves or white water.

Features:

• Deluxe Single Chamber technology
• Welding Technology. Mechanical bond = strength and durability
• 6″ Woven Drop Stitch – reduced stretch, higher tension yarn for stiffer board
• Excellent tracking from the 8″ Net Positive all round fin
• Recycled 2mm crocodile skin EVA deck pads all the way to the rail of the board. 4mm diamond groove crocodile recycled EVA deck pad on the tail
• 2-in-1 center carry strap and paddle holder
• EVA padded center carry handle
• Carry handle on the tail
• Integrated tow ring in the valve area and bottom of the nose
• Forward cargo area with bungee straps
• Lightweight ankle cuff leash

Specifications:

• Length: 10’8″
• Width: 33″
• Tail width: 19″
• Thickness: 6″
• Volume: 329 liters
• Weight: 20 lbs board only
• Max payload: 265 lbs/120 kg
• Fin: 8″
• Warranty: 2 years

What’s in the box? This board comes with Starboard’s New Re-Cover SUP board bag, Starboard 8″ fin, Starboard Tiki Pump, lightweight Starboard leash and a small repair kit.

View the 2020 Starboard Inflatable Manual.

View the 2020 Starboard Inflatable Maintenance Guide.