Starboard Generation Lite Tech 2025

The Generation can be described best as a touring, surfing and racing hybrid. It is designed to be a simple choice for every condition. A true high-performance all round paddle board.

The tail is refined to be sharp and equipped with thruster fin boxes, allowing it to perform well in surf and ocean swells. The Generation also has accessories like bungee tie-downs to secure touring equipment and a carry handle for easy carrying.

• CONTROLLED GLIDE: Fairly parallel outline gives you a very a predictable and controlled glide. The nose gives you fast acceleration when sprinting as it floats on top of the water. The tail narrows into a square shape, allowing you to have very responsive turning in the surf and fast buoy turns.
• ROUND VEE BOTTOM SHAPE: Helps lift the board so you can accelerate faster and maintain a higher top speed. It also floats over chop smoothly, making it versatile to handle all conditions. Deep double concave supports the round Vee with stability directly under foot.
• BUNGEE TIE DOWN: Directly in front of the standing area make it convenient and accessible for you to store any gear when touring and cruising.
• RAIL THICKNESS: Maintained throughout the entire profile of the board, giving you a balanced glide from nose to tail. The Generation is thinner than a Touring and Race board, making it lighter to manoeuvre and easier to carry.
• RAIL TUCK EDGE: The rails are round to avoid you catching the nose, sharpening at the middle to create a stable platform, through to sharp edge at the tail to carve in surf.
• GRADUAL NOSE KICK: Helps stop the board from diving in the surf and downwind, as well as lifting over chop upwind. The curved rocker is fast on flats, smooth in the surf and very capable in chop.
• RECESSED PAD: Lowers your center of gravity for greater comfort and stability. The flat deck makes it easy for you to move freely around when trimming the board and surfing on the tail.
• 2-IN-1 SHOULDER CARRY STRAP: Making it effortless to carry the board to the water and allowing you to fix your paddle when you don’t need it. Sold separately for Lite Tech and Rhino.
• BOARD SOCK INCLUDED: Reduces paper waste and protects your board from dust, scratches, and UV damage. Made of stretchable polyester, it fits various board shapes and has a secure drawstring closure.

If you want the fastest option then choose the 14’0” models. The longer length offers the fastest glide and best efficiency, allowing you to paddle longer distances with more speed than the 12’6”. The 14’0” is the best option for those more focused on cruising, touring and racing.
The 12’6” being shorter remains the more maneuverable option, easier and faster to turn in the surf and nimble for lighter riders. If you’re focused on surfing, have limited storage and want a board that’s easier to transport, then go with the 12’6”.
The Generation is available in 3 widths: The 30” wide is the most stable option for heavier riders and those that want the most forgiveness in choppier conditions. The 28” width is the best combination of speed and stability, offering the best of both worlds. The 26” is more targeted at speed and efficiency, suited for lighter riders and high skilled riders that choose speed over stability.

Without a doubt, the 12'6"x28" is the favorite among all for its versatility, and if you are looking for a more race or DW type board then choose the 14'x26".

Features of the Starboard Generation Lite Tech 2025:

Length	Width	Thickness	Volume	Weight	Rider weight	Fins
12'6" / 381 cm	26" / 66.0 cm	6.3" / 16 cm	236 L	12.8 kg	< 90 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"
12'6" / 381 cm	28" / 71.1 cm	6.3" / 16 cm	249 L	13.2 kg	< 100 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"
12'6" / 381 cm	30" / 76.2 cm	6.3" / 16 cm	272 L	13.8 kg	< 110 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"
14' / 426.7 cm	26" / 66.0 cm	6.3" / 16 cm	265 L	14.5 kg	< 100 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"
14' / 426.7 cm	28" / 71.1 cm	6.3" / 16 cm	285 L	15.0 kg	< 110 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"
14' / 426.7 cm	30" / 76.2 cm	6.5" / 16.5 cm	310 L	15.9 kg	< 120 kg	Center 8" Net Positive / 2xSide: 5.5"

  
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