The new Katana and Tsurugi are race paddleboards designed by Takuji Araki with his son, multiple ISA and ICF World Champion Shuri Araki. This white paper gives you a clear look at their development story, the patented Narrow Box Tail, standout features, and how the range breaks down across sizes.

What’s inside?

🔺 Development background and Okinawa roots

🔺 Katana and Tsurugi shape breakdown

🔺 The patented Narrow Box Tail and 

🔺 Who Katana and Tsurugi are for

🔺 Sizes and specifications - 14' x 20.5", 14' x 21", 14' x 23", 14' x 25"

🔺 Construction - Carbon Reflex Sandwich D2

🔺 First test rides and video interviews with Shuri, Takuji and the Starboard team

How to use the embedded White Paper?

The full Katana and Tsurugi White Paper is available below as an embedded presentation. You can navigate through the slides using the arrows at the bottom of the frame or by clicking directly on the slide.

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Order-to-delivery lead time: 4-6 months
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