Starboard Generation (2026)
The Ultimate 3-in-1 One-Board Quiver: Surf, Race & Tour
Generations Ahead of the Rest!
💡 2026 Model Note: The award-winning Generation shape carries over completely unchanged from 2025. For 2026, Lite Tech is now the exclusive construction option for this model, delivering the perfect balance of premium performance, durability, and unbeatable value.
The Starboard Generation is the ultimate 3-in-1, one-board quiver. Masterfully blending the best traits of surfing, racing, and touring shapes, it is widely regarded as the most versatile high-performance all-rounder on the market.
Whether you are looking for a board that allows you to progress your skills or simply want one shape that can handle any water state, the Generation is the answer. It’s no wonder this legendary shape was crowned "Gear of the Year" by SUPConnect in both 2021 and 2023.
Key Features: Why It Performs
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The Ultimate 3-in-1 Outline: A fairly parallel outline delivers a highly predictable, controlled glide. The nose floats high for fast sprint acceleration, while the tail narrows into a crisp square shape for snappy buoy turns and responsive carving in the surf.
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Round Vee & Deep Double Concave: The clever hull design lifts the board to help you accelerate faster and maintain a higher top speed. Supported by a deep double concave directly underfoot, it provides rock-solid stability while floating smoothly over rough chop.
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Recessed Deck Pad: Lowers your center of gravity for maximum comfort and stability. The flat deck area gives you total freedom of movement when stepping back to surf or trimming the board from the front.
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Gradual Nose Kick: Optimized curved rocker prevents the nose from diving ("pearling") in the surf or on downwind runs, while effortlessly lifting over oncoming upwind chop. It remains lightning-fast on flat water.
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Precision Rail Profile: The rails are rounded at the nose to prevent catching, sharpening through the center for a stable platform, and finishing with a crisp, hard release edge at the tail to bite and carve in the waves.
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Optimized Rail Thickness: By maintaining a thinner profile than traditional touring or race boards, the Generation is significantly lighter to maneuver on the water and much easier to carry to the launch site.
Ready for Adventure
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Front Cargo Bungee: Positioned directly in front of the standing area, making it incredibly easy to secure dry bags, snacks, and touring gear.
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Ergonomic Carry Handle: Perfectly balanced for easy, stress-free carrying.
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Aftermarket Strap Compatible: Built-in inserts allow you to add Starboard's premium 2-in-1 shoulder carry strap later, making the walk to the water completely effortless.
Lite Tech Construction: Light, Strong, Affordable
The ideal everyday construction. Starboard’s Lite Tech features unidirectional stringer bands for extra rigidity, targeted rail and nose reinforcements, and a natural Australian Pine standing area for exceptional impact resistance right where you stand. All inserts are backed by high-density foam for long-term durability.