{"product_id":"starboard-generation-paddleboard","title":"Starboard Generation Paddleboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eStarboard's Generation is the genuinely versatile board for paddlers who don't want to commit to a single discipline — equally at home on a long flat-water tour around Anglesey, lining up at a club race, or catching small clean waves on a gentle day. Winner of SUPConnect's Gear of the Year award twice (2021 and 2023), the Generation's hybrid shape combines touring efficiency, race-board glide, and enough rocker for forgiving surf performance. Six sizes from a fast 12'6\" × 26\" up to a stable 14'0\" × 30\", giving paddlers from ~75kg up to ~120kg the right fit, in three constructions (Lite Tech, Blue Carbon, Rhino). The right board if you want one paddleboard for everything you do — not the best at any single discipline, but genuinely capable across all three. Free UK postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne board: Surfing, Racing, Touring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003e2× Gear of the Year by SUPConnect — 2021, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e3-in-1: A true one-board quiver — Surfing, Racing, Touring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tail is refined to be sharp and equipped with thruster fin boxes, allowing it to perform well in surf and ocean swells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eControlled glide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairly parallel outline gives you a very 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRound vee bottom shape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBungee tie-down\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirectly in front of the standing area make it convenient and accessible for you to store any gear when touring and cruising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRail thickness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintained 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRail tuck edge\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eGradual nose kick\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRecessed pad\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLowers your centre 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e2-in-1 shoulder carry strap\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking it effortless to carry the board to the water and allowing you to fix your paddle when you don't need it. \u003cem\u003eIncluded with Blue Carbon. Sold separately for Lite Tech and Rhino.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFin set up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides good straight-line tracking and is easy to buoy turn when racing. A thruster set-up with the 5.5\" Armacore side fins proved the best combination for added drive and control so you can turn the board with ease in the surf. \u003cem\u003eComes with Blue Carbon. Lite Tech and Rhino come with 8\" Net Positive fin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBoard sock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e14'0\" × 30\" \/ 310L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to maximise your glide and have the most stable ride, this is the go to board. Designed for riders up to 120kg, the 30\" width is the most forgiving and stable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e14'0\" × 28\" \/ 285L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for riders up to 110kg, the 28\" is the original size which combines speed and stability, giving you the best of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e14'0\" × 26\" \/ 265L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf speed is your priority, then this is the board for you. The 14'0\" length maximises the glide and allows you to compete in the 14'0\" race class, while the 26\" width is most efficient for riders up to 100kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e12'6\" × 30\" \/ 272L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing the widest 12'6\", it offers the best stability for riders up to 110kg. The 12'6\" length being shorter is easier to manoeuvre on and off the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e12'6\" × 28\" \/ 249L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to riders up to 100kg, the 28\" is the original favourite of the Generation and our best-selling model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e12'6\" × 26\" \/ 236L\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 26\" is the fastest and most efficient 12'6\", designed for lighter riders up to 90kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eLite Tech\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight, strong, affordable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra rigidity with the introduction of unidirectional stringer bands and solid with added rail\/nose reinforcements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian pine on the standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity in the most critical area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll inserts have added high-density foam reinforcements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBlue Carbon\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightness you can feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best-lightest value ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-in-1 Shoulder carry strap makes it easy and lighter to carry the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing light biaxial carbon on the deck mixed with a protective layer of low-weight fibreglass placement resulting in the lightness you can feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian pine on standing area for extra impact resistance and rigidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× T-stringers on the full deck significantly increase strength against total breakage in waves \u003cem\u003e(Special on Generation board only).\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRhino\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs tough as it gets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt to last, Rhino is the most durable and hardwearing technology designed for schools and clubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe entire board is wrapped in a thick, tough thermoplastic polymer ABS skin, offering an ultra strong impact resistance and durable shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full rail is wrapped with a 0.7mm thick rail band to further protect the rails against impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull EVA deck makes it forgiving and comfortable to move around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tow hole in the nose makes it easy to tow the boards and makes it easy to lock multiple boards together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest advice from us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generation is genuinely a \"one board\" answer — but with an honest caveat: it's the right choice if you want one board that does everything reasonably well, not the right choice if you want the best board for a specific discipline. For pure touring distance, look at dedicated touring shapes. For racing, the All Star or Gen R is sharper. For wave riding, the Spice or TwinFin (in Môr's Starboard Surf range) does it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the Generation wins:\u003c\/strong\u003e the paddler who tours flat water 80% of the time but wants to occasionally enter a club race or catch waves on a gentle day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/strong\u003e A rough guide: \u003cstrong\u003e12'6\" × 26\"\u003c\/strong\u003e suits lighter performance-focused paddlers under ~90kg chasing speed; \u003cstrong\u003e12'6\" × 28\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original favourite, the all-rounder benchmark for paddlers up to 100kg; \u003cstrong\u003e12'6\" × 30\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the stable 12'6\" option, easier to handle and car-top, up to 110kg; \u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" × 26\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the race-class-compliant speed option for paddlers up to 100kg; \u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" × 28\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the touring\/racing sweet spot up to 110kg; \u003cstrong\u003e14'0\" × 30\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the maximum-stability touring choice for heavier riders up to 120kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich construction?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLite Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e at £1,269–£1,399 is the most accessible price point — Australian pine standing area, unidirectional stringer bands. \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e at £2,199–£2,299 is the premium choice — light biaxial carbon deck, twin T-stringers, includes the 2-in-1 shoulder carry strap and the thruster Armacore fin set. \u003cstrong\u003eRhino\u003c\/strong\u003e at £1,199 is the school\/club-grade durability option — ABS-shell construction designed for high-use environments, surprisingly the cheapest construction in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sizing and construction advice tailored to your weight and intended use, call us on \u003cstrong\u003e01492 588001\u003c\/strong\u003e. Free UK postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Starboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarboard 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. 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