⚠️ 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.

Getting started in foiling has never been more fun. Starboard's 7'9" Air Foil Learner is your gateway to foiling. This model is the foil version of the Wingboard Learner, featuring an aluminium top plate for direct foil mounting. Starboard describes it as suitable for foiling, winging, windsurf and SUP.

Product features

Direct foil response

Patented Top Plate Technology, with just 1.5 cm between your feet and the foil, provides direct feedback and improved control. Combined with the solid aluminium standing plate, it enhances the flight experience on the inflatable foilboard, eliminating any wobbly sensations.

Wide nose and tail

Provide entry-level riders with enough stability, while the length and the parallel rails generate the glide and speed required to get going on foil.

Removable mast track

For a flush and flat deck in paddle board mode.

Two removable centre fin boxes

Closer to the rails for better tracking and upwind reach. Remove the boxes for an improved paddling experience without the added weight or drag. Attach the boxes and mount the supplied Drake Shallow centre fins to prevent the board from drifting sideways when windsurfing and wingboarding.

3D rail edge release tech

A proprietary 3D elastomer compound that follows the contours of the board rail to create a release edge that allows boards to fully plane yet fold and roll up. Thanks to this 3D Rail Edge, you can accelerate for the fastest and easiest take off possible on an inflatable foilboard.

Lightweight EVA plug

A secure-fit plug seals the pocket where the foil base mounts, creating a flush, smooth bottom side for the most efficient water flow under the board and around the foil mast.

Drop fin box

The outline improves the hydrodynamic efficiency of the box and reduces its drag by 50%. Smart reinforcements reduce the weight by 10%.

Adjustable footstrap

With an 18 cm distance between the inserts, you can have a wider footstrap span for better trim and control while foiling, since you can micro-adjust your feet position. There are 4 different positions for the footstraps at the front and 5 different positions for the straps at the back.

Welded rail technology

The Welded Rail Technology creates a completely airtight, mechanically bonded seam without the risk of glue weakening over time. This makes Starboard inflatable boards stronger and longer lasting. All Starboard inflatable foil boards feature welded rails, both along the board and at the foil opening.

Quick mounting system

Track nuts lock securely on the deck side for easy alignment, while mast-side bolt access lets you tighten the base from above without flipping the board.

Leash, pump and bag

Included with the board: a lightweight leash (70 g only), a Tiki Pump with dual nozzles for both board and wing, and a travel-friendly wheelie bag.

Size

7'9" × 31" / 195 L

Rider weight: up to 120 kg. It caters for a range of sports, offering foil attachments, attachable side fin boxes for winging as well as a windsurf mount. Learn a range of wind sports and open the door to foiling with the Air Foil Learner.

Construction

Deluxe Lite

• Equipped with an aluminium standing plate.
• Slot design now supports the same hardware used with carbon foil plates.
• Quick Mounting System: track nuts lock into position on the deck side, allowing easy alignment.
• Mast-Side Bolt Access: bolts insert from the mast side, making it easier to tighten the base securely without flipping the board.
• Streamlined Setup: reduces setup time and improves reliability when mounting or adjusting your foil on water or land.

Honest advice from us

Starboard positions the Air Foil Learner as the entry point to foiling, and as a board that also covers winging, windsurf and paddling thanks to its removable fin boxes and mast track. It comes in one size only, 7'9" × 31" / 195 L, with a stated maximum rider weight of 120 kg. If you are unsure whether it suits you, 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're a certified B Corp, run an active ocean-plastic recovery programme, and design every product around sustainability as standard.

Pre-order enquiries: 01492 588001.