At the recent Boot Düsseldorf show, StandUpMagazine and Carsten stepped up to showcase the all-new Starboard Ace Air Foilboard—a revolutionary inflatable downwind board built to perform. In this hands-on demo, Carson effortlessly pumps the board up onto foil, showing off the incredible responsiveness and unique construction of the Ace Air.
So what makes this inflatable board so different?
“There’s no other board like this. My feet are just 1.5 cm above the plate of the foil—super direct connection. No delay.”
That direct connection comes from Starboard’s signature through-foil box design, placing your feet almost flush with the foil base for maximum sensitivity. Combined with EVA pad extensions, riders can enjoy a super-wide stance—even on the Ace’s narrow shape—making takeoffs and turns more stable and controlled.
“This board is the first inflatable with real shaping underneath—we’ve added a deep V in the nose. That helps you get out of the water faster, and if you touch down, you just release and go again.”
But the magic doesn’t stop there. The Ace Air features a carbon base plate, sharp tail edges for early lift, and weighs just 6kg—ideal for travel, storage, or riders on the go.
“You go on holiday, pump it up, and go. No hassle. Just pure fun.”
Watch the full video to see Carson in action and hear why this board is a game changer for downwind foilers looking for performance, portability, and pure glide.
👉🏼 Pair it with Foil Blade Paddle
