⚠️ Pre-order item — 2027 line
This is a new 2027 Starboard product and is not yet in stock. To pre-order, please call us on 01492 588001 or get in touch directly and we'll confirm availability and a delivery estimate before you commit.

The Above range is Starboard's mid-length foilboard designed for efficient glide and early lift onto foil in lighter winds. Longer, narrower outlines build speed quickly while maintaining control as riders rise onto foil. Larger sizes offer stability for learning, while smaller, narrower shapes deliver fast, efficient performance for progressing riders. 10 sizes from 34 L to 155 L, in Xtec Carbon, Xtec Carbon D2, Carbon D2, ZERO and SOHI constructions.

Product features

Mid-length glide efficiency

Longer, narrower outlines generate speed and glide efficiently, helping riders build speed and maintain smooth, efficient foiling.

Progression across the range

From wide, stable 7'5" learning boards to narrow high-performance shapes, the Above range supports riders from their first wing foil sessions through to advanced foiling.

Versatile foiling platform

Designed to perform across multiple disciplines including wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist, parawing and prone foiling, making the Above a highly adaptable foilboard range.

Vee nose design

The Vee-shaped nose reduces drag and softens touchdowns, helping the board recover smoothly and continue gliding forward when the nose touches the water.

Parallel mid-section

The straighter mid-section improves tracking and glide while creating a predictable, balanced trim as the board accelerates and lifts onto foil.

Flat deck

The flat deck maximises usable width for comfort and stability while maintaining a thin standing area for a direct, responsive connection to the foil.

Round pin tail

The rounded pin tail provides smooth water release and controlled acceleration while maintaining stability during touchdowns.

Customisable footstrap inserts

Multiple footstrap insert positions allow riders to fine-tune stance for control, comfort and performance across different foiling disciplines.

New for 2027 (60–110 L sizes)

• Extended waterline: refined shapes are 1" longer, extending the waterline to generate glide more efficiently and help riders build speed earlier when rising onto foil.
• Pulled-in nose outline: a narrower nose reduces swing weight, making the board feel lighter and more responsive while improving manoeuvrability once flying.
• Wider tail outline: a slightly wider tail creates a more stable platform when building speed, improving balance when pumping and helping riders lift onto foil more easily.
• X-15 inspired forward rails: sharper forward rails create cleaner water release, helping the board accelerate smoothly and rise onto foil more efficiently.
• Balanced standing thickness: even thickness between front and back foot positions creates a balanced stance and a more neutral flying sensation.
• Thinner nose and tail: reduced thickness in the extremities lowers swing weight and improves aerodynamic efficiency once airborne.

Sizes

7'5" × 32" / 155 L

Rider weight: up to 130 kg. Maximum stability and float make this the easiest entry into wing foiling. The generous width allows riders to focus on wing control and understanding the foil without struggling to balance. Ideal for schools, centres and heavier riders wanting the most stable platform to learn and progress.

7'5" × 29" / 143 L

Rider weight: up to 120 kg. A stable learning platform offering excellent float and control for first wing foil sessions. Wide enough to provide confidence when handling the wing while still efficient enough to progress quickly into foiling.

7'5" × 26" / 136 L

Rider weight: up to 110 kg. A balanced entry board that blends stability with improved glide and efficiency. Ideal for riders progressing beyond their first wing foiling sessions while still wanting a stable platform to refine technique.

7'0" × 25" / 110 L

Rider weight: up to 100 kg. A versatile board ideal for riders entering wing foiling and riders looking to progress. The thin standing thickness provides direct foil control while maintaining stability when building speed. Suitable for wing foiling, SUP foiling and foil assist.

6'11" × 21" / 100 L

Rider weight: up to 95 kg. A refined mid-length shape offering efficient glide and responsive performance. The longer waterline builds speed earlier, while the pulled-in nose improves agility in the air. A slightly wider tail adds stability when pumping onto foil. Ideal for wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist and parawing.

6'7" × 20" / 90 L

Rider weight: up to 90 kg. A versatile mid-length combining efficient glide with agile handling. The longer waterline helps generate speed easily, while the pulled-in nose keeps the board light and manoeuvrable once flying. A slightly wider tail improves stability when building speed. Ideal for wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist and parawing.

6'1" × 19" / 75 L

Rider weight: up to 85 kg. A compact mid-length board delivering fast glide and responsive performance. The longer waterline builds speed efficiently, while the pulled-in nose and refined thickness improve agility and control once airborne. Ideal for wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist and parawing.

5'7" × 18" / 60 L

Rider weight: up to 80 kg. A small performance mid-length combining efficient glide with a compact, agile feel. The refined outline improves acceleration while maintaining control when building speed onto foil. Perfect for wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist and parawing.

The range also includes a 5'0" × 17" / 45 L and a 4'7" × 16" / 34 L in Xtec Carbon; Starboard does not publish rider-weight guidance for these two sizes.

Size	Volume	Rider weight
7'5" × 32"	155 L	up to 130 kg
7'5" × 29"	143 L	up to 120 kg
7'5" × 26"	136 L	up to 110 kg
7'0" × 25"	110 L	up to 100 kg
6'11" × 21"	100 L	up to 95 kg
6'7" × 20"	90 L	up to 90 kg
6'1" × 19"	75 L	up to 85 kg
5'7" × 18"	60 L	up to 80 kg
5'0" × 17"	45 L	—
4'7" × 16"	34 L	—

Constructions

ZERO — ultra-light hollow performance

ZERO is Starboard's lightest full carbon hollow construction. Its standout advantage is reduced swing weight: with less weight to control out front, the board feels a foot shorter through turns and when flying. The low weight also helps riders accelerate, lift onto foil earlier and stay flying with less effort. Refined through years of development, the latest ZERO construction improves stiffness and reliability while remaining exceptionally light.

• Ultra-light full carbon hollow construction
• Reduced swing weight for easier turns and control in flight
• Faster acceleration and earlier lift onto foil
• Greater efficiency once flying
• Multiple PVC stringers connect deck and bottom for a strong, lightweight frame
• Carbon and PVC hollow sandwich structure for strength-to-weight performance

Available in the 60, 75 and 90 L sizes.

Carbon D2 — ultra-lightweight performance

Carbon D2 is the lightest performance construction in the range, designed to maximise responsiveness while minimising weight. The reduced weight helps riders accelerate quickly, lift onto foil earlier and maintain efficient flight. A custom process uses traditional epoxy lamination instead of expanding epoxy resin, reducing weight while maintaining structural strength. Additional carbon reinforcements increase stiffness in key load areas while keeping the board light and responsive.

• Custom epoxy lamination process reduces weight while maintaining strength
• Additional carbon standing reinforcements increase stiffness and responsiveness
• Carbon Load Frame rail band improves stiffness and breaking strength
• Foil box carbon reinforcement strengthens the highest load area
• PVC Omega stringer prevents buckling in front of the foil box

Available in the 60, 75, 90, 100 and 110 L sizes.

Xtec Carbon D2 — lightweight performance

Xtec Carbon D2 builds on the Xtec Carbon construction while reducing overall board weight. The D2 structure optimises the internal layup to remove unnecessary material, creating a lighter board that accelerates easily, lifts onto foil sooner and requires less energy to stay flying. Like Xtec Carbon, it uses expanding epoxy resin to create a durable sandwich structure that maintains strength and impact resistance. A Carbon Load Frame rail band increases stiffness and breaking strength, while carbon reinforcements around the foil box strengthen the highest load area.

• D2 lightweight structure: optimised internal layup reduces board weight for easier acceleration and earlier lift onto foil
• Expanding epoxy sandwich structure: maintains strength and impact resistance while supporting the lightweight D2 design
• Carbon Load Frame rail band: increases overall stiffness and total breaking strength
• Foil box carbon reinforcement: strengthens the board in the highest load area during foiling
• PVC Omega stringer: extended arrow-shaped PVC Omega stringer spreads loads and helps prevent buckling in front of the foil box

Available in the 60, 75, 90, 100, 110, 136, 143 and 155 L sizes.

Xtec Carbon — strength and durability

Xtec Carbon is a durable construction designed to provide reliable strength for everyday foiling. It uses an expanding epoxy resin that creates a sandwich-like internal structure, increasing impact resistance and overall durability while maintaining structural stiffness. A Carbon Load Frame rail band increases stiffness and improves the board's total breaking strength so it can handle the loads generated during foiling. Carbon reinforcements around the foil box strengthen the highest load area of the board. Additional reinforcements around the standing area and footstrap inserts help prevent heel dents and improve durability during regular use.

• Sandwich structure: creates a durable internal structure that increases strength and impact resistance
• Carbon Load Frame rail band: increases overall stiffness and total breaking strength
• Foil box carbon reinforcement: strengthens the board in the highest load area during foiling
• Reinforced standing area: additional reinforcements around footstrap inserts help prevent heel dents
• PVC Omega stringer: extended arrow-shaped PVC stringer in front of the foil box

Available in the 34 and 45 L sizes.

SOHI — soft outside, hard inside

• Impact-resistant high-density EVA wraps the full rail from nose to tail, creating a soft and forgiving surface that protects riders and equipment. Ideal for schools, centres and families when learning and progressing.
• Multiple layers of high-grade fibreglass laminated with epoxy resin reinforce the hull for strength and durability.
• Australian pine standing area increases rigidity and impact resistance, protecting against heel dents when foiling.
• PVC reinforcement around the foil box strengthens the highest load area and improves impact resistance under foil pressure.
• Unidirectional stringer bands add rigidity, with additional rail and nose reinforcements for overall structural strength.

Available in the 155 L size.

Honest advice from us

The Above is Starboard's mid-length foilboard, built for efficient glide and early lift in lighter winds, and it spans learning boards through to advanced shapes. Starboard positions the 7'5" boards (155, 143 and 136 L) as stable learning and entry platforms, the 7'0" × 25" / 110 L as a versatile board for riders entering wing foiling or looking to progress, and the 100, 90, 75 and 60 L sizes as progressing-to-advanced mid-lengths for wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist and parawing. The SOHI construction, with its soft EVA rail, is aimed at schools, centres and families. For help choosing a size or construction, call us on 01492 588001.

About Starboard

Starboard was founded in 1994 by Svein Rasmussen with a clear mission: build the best watersports kit in the world, FOR the world. Three decades on, Starboard is the world's leading SUP, windsurf and foil brand, with World Champion riders across every discipline they make boards for. They are a certified B Corp, run an active ocean-plastic recovery programme, and design every product around sustainability as standard.

Ordering

This board is available to pre-order only. Call us on 01492 588001 or email info@morwatersports.com and we'll confirm availability and a delivery estimate before you commit. Delivery for boards is calculated individually, so we'll confirm the cost when you get in touch.