Walking toward the nose calls for sustained glide. A turn off the tail asks the board to release cleanly. The 2027 Starboard TallTwin is a surf SUP designed to bring those two moments together.
Keep the glide, free up the turn
The long outline and generous nose leave room to move forward and help carry speed on smaller waves. That matters when trimming along the face or stepping out onto the nose.
The moon tail narrows behind the fins, and the vee through the tail helps the board roll from rail to rail. The front carries the glide while the tail sets up the turn.
The channel between the fins
The TallTwin comes with two large side fins. A recessed center channel runs along the bottom to guide the water and help the board track without a large center fin.
The side fins and rails hold as the board banks, and the tail releases as the turn finishes. Watch the nose direction and the rider’s step back to see how those phases connect.
Add the Nubster for more hold
On softer waves, start by noticing how the board releases on the two side fins. When you want more hold through a stronger section, a turn or a noseride, the small center Nubster is an option.
Wave shape and power matter as much as height. Compare glide and trim on a soft face, then notice how the board initiates and exits a turn on a cleaner one.
Choosing between 145 L and 94 L
Read length and width together. The widest 145 L prioritizes stability, and the 132 L balances easy wave entry with a livelier turn. The 108 L and 94 L share a length, but differ in width. The 108 L balances stability and response, while the narrower 94 L is aimed at tighter turns for experienced surfers.
| Size & volume | Available builds | Ride feel |
|---|---|---|
| 145 L9′8″ × 30.5″ | Carbon ReflexXTEC Carbon | Most stable |
| 132 L9′5″ × 29.75″ | Carbon ReflexXTEC Carbon | Easy entry and agility |
| 108 L9′0″ × 27.5″ | Carbon ReflexXTEC Carbon | Stability and response |
| 94 L9′0″ × 25.5″ | Carbon Reflex | Narrower and more responsive |
A closer look at the fins and bottom
Max and Alice take a closer look at the longboard outline, twin fins, center channel and Nubster.