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Flat-Deck Racing Board

Gen R Paddle Board

Name: Gen R Paddle Board
Brand: Starboard SUP
SKU: 2014250401029
Price: 3999.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
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The new Gen R represents the latest evolution in raceboard design. Developed in response to the insights gathered after the last ICF World Championships and input from paddlers at all skill levels, the new Gen R is designed to offer superior performance in various conditions, while being user friendly to all racers.

Size: 14’0”x27”

14’0”x21.5” 14’0”x23” 14’0”x25” 14’0”x27”

Construction: Blue Carbon with Bag

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EXPLORE GEN R WHITEPAPER

Dive into the full story behind the development of the new Gen R—from early prototypes to performance testing across all conditions.

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VERSATILE DESIGN

Flat water, technical racing, beach starts, and light-medium open ocean paddling are ideal for the new Gen R. The lighter, thinner design gives you more control and the ability to paddle in a wide range of race scenarios, from flat-water sprints to choppy downwind runs.

FAST AND RESPONSIVE

The All Star-inspired round tail gives the Gen R better glide, faster speeds, and a more forgiving feel when paddling in the ocean. The tail has been designed to be responsive in turns and offers excellent water release.

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THIN AND LIGHT DESIGN

The new Gen R is thinner than its predecessor with less volume, making it lighter, faster and more nimble, particularly in side winds or during beach starts.

NEW RAILS

The round rails on toward the nose rails give control and tracking in the side wind, offering the perfect balance of control and balance.

EXTENDED STANDING AREA

The standing area on the new Gen R has been extended further forwards for easy stance trimming in sprints and downwind.

NEW ROCKERLINE

A blend of the previous Gen R toward the nose, combined with the All Star toward the back of the board. Great control in rough conditions while offering amazing acceleration in flatwater.

LOW STANDING AREA

The new Gen-R features a 1.5cm lower standing area than its predecessor. This slight drop results in a lower center of gravity for the rider, improving overall stability and control.

NEW RECESSED EVA HANDLE

1cm EVA Recessed handle gives a soft and forgiving grip during beach starts or when carrying the board. This handle is especially useful during running beach starts.

NOSE VEE

Designed to help shed water off the deck and improve the board’s handling in chop and waves and enhancing the “pop” in choppy conditions.

DOUBLE PROTECTION FOR TRAVEL

Every Gen R board comes with a premium board bag and board sock, giving you double-layer protection and added convenience when traveling, storing, or racing on the go.

Board bag is included with every board (S25D25).
Gen R Lite Tech boards come without a board bag.

14’0” x 27”

Ready to race? Ready to explore? This Gen R offers amazing versatility for a range of conditions and adventures. Featuring baggage bungee tie downs, we designed this board to have the genetics of the rest of our range, with the ability to use this model for both racing and touring.

14’0” x 25”

One of our favourite models to recommend to every racer, the 25″ is a great option for anybody who wants to take their racing to the next level, whether you are a junior, open or senior racer. This well-balanced size is easy to use in a wide range of conditions for riders between 60-105kg.

14’0” x 23”

A versatile board for serious racers. The 23″ offers amazing speed, stability and excellent control in a range of conditions. This model is best suited to riders around the 85kg mark.

14'0 x 21.5

After 5 unique prototypes for the new 21.5″ Gen R, we finally created the best board for speed, stability and control. Versatility for lighter riders in flat, surf and ocean and fantastic control in a range of conditions. The 21.5″is best suited for riders under 75kg.

Blue Carbon Sandwich

LIGHTEST AND STRONGEST

› Based on the world proven and award-winning Carbon Sandwich construction, the Blue Carbon Sandwich features a full PVC bottom and standing, with the lightest 100g biaxial carbon fiber in the market.

› Highest grade 100g biax carbon wraps the full deck, rail and bottom for the best stiffness, strength and weight ratio.

› Ultra lightweight UD Carbon reinforcements wrap over the rails to further increase the strength and stiffness.

› The Blue Carbon Sandwich has been refined over multiple years to deliver award winning racing performance.

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Blue Carbon

LIGHTWEIGHT, STRONG AND DURABLE, 4X WOOD OMEGA STRINGERS

› Top grade 150g Biaxial Carbon wraps the entire deck, joining with an overlap to create a flat stringer, increasing the total breakage strength and stiffness.

› Additional layers of fibre glass combined with 0.6mm Australian Pine wood are positioned in the standing for extra impact resistance.

› Reinforcement strips wrap all sharp edges and key impact areas for additional strength, whilst minimising weight.

› UD Carbon Stringer on the botton further increases stifness and total breakage strength.

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Lite Tech

LIGHT, STRONG, AFFORDABLE

› Extra rigidity with introduction of unidirectional stringer bands and solid with added rail / nose reinforcements.

› Australian pine on standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity in the most critical area.

› All inserts have added high density foam reinforcements.

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