AIRPLANE
AIR IN THE BOARD – WIND IN THE SAIL
Manufacturer name: STB I-WS AIRPLANE
From ₩2,290,000
Prices are Starboard's recommended retail prices in Korean won (rounded down to the nearest ₩10,000). Please contact us for the actual price and stock.
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Product overview
— Double-layer, low-extension woven drop-stitch Fusion Welded technology
— Improved efficiency and reduced drag ensure easier planing
— Rear fin box permanently in the board streamlines the bottom shape, which improves early planing and top-end speed
Sizes · Prices
| Size · specification | Item ID | Price |
|---|---|---|
242 x 72 CENTER FIN DLDCSpecification notesCompact and sporty inflatable windsurf board delivering early planing, efficient glide, and easy control. Ideal for riders looking for strong all-round performance in a lighter, more agile format. | 1010270601002 | ₩2,290,000 |
255 x78 CENTER FIN DLDCSpecification notesThe most stable and accessible Airplane size, designed for easy progression, smooth planing, and confident control. Perfect for riders wanting maximum comfort, stability, and inflatable windsurf performance. | 1010270601003 | ₩2,290,000 |
Description
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE SHAPE?
Jibe your inflatable board like never before with the Airplane, featuring stiff double chamber technology, invented by Starboard. Enhanced control with reduced thickness and ergonomic rail shape ensure comfortable full-on planing and performance. Welded Woven drop stitch Technology; the next level of inflatable windsurf performance.
Key Features
WOVEN DROP STITCH TECHNOLOGY
The new woven drop stitch technology is used on the top and the bottom of the board. The process starts with a glue-free PVC lamination. The new weave provides a structure for the polyester yarns – which gives the board its shape. Premium weave has less give than the traditional knitting method. Most knitted fibers have soft and stretchy properties, whereas this new weaving is superior in stiffness, reflex, and rigidity.
WELDED RAIL TECHNOLOGY
Starboard’s Welded Rail Technology uses a new & advanced heat-welding process whereby the top and bottom layers of the board are mechanically bonded. That means zero glue at the top and bottom join along the rails (where leakage often occurs) and these joins are now bonded for life – making our boards the most durable on the market!
FULL POWER PLANING
Starboard’s Rail Edge invention created the planing inflatable windsurfing board segment. A proprietary 3D elastomer compound Rail Edge runs along the rails of the board, creating a defined edge that allows for a clean water release and higher speed, yet can fold and roll up. We’ve improved the Rail Edge to enhance grip while carve jibing.
EXTRA STABILITY
Flat standing area and concave bottom shape offer the most comfortable balance with extra stability, perfect for yoga and fitness.
DEEP CENTER CHANNEL AND FLAT ROCKER
Extends the waterline for the most efficient and long-lasting glide.
BOXY RAILS
Limit water flowing onto the deck to keep feet and gear dry, essential in cooler climates.sign on each side of the wing creates good overall safety view and minimal material stretch.
FINE TUNED ROCKER
Each rocker design is optimised to provide the right combination of lift, glide and manoeuvrability.
ROLLER-WHEELED BAG
Starboard Airplane boards are supplied with our roller-wheeled bag that packs everything away tidily and conveniently. Featuring eco RPET 450D outer fabric layer made from recycled plastic bottles, in partnership with Waste2Wear. The bottles are chopped into flakes, washed, melted and extruded into yarns and then spun into a fabric. Between 30 to 50 bottles are reused per bag. Bottles that now re-enters the market again, without risk of polluting the environment. Ripstop weaving technology improves wear and tear resistance.
YULEX NEOPRENE
Premium Drake footstraps made from environmentally friendly Yulex foam with the smoothest fabric ensure comfortable control, while under your feet the 4mm footpads with diamond grooving pattern provide a connected feel with excellent grip.
Available Sizes
242 Airplane
- Volume: 165 L
- Length: 242 cm
- Width: 72 cm
Double-layer, low-extension woven drop-stitch Fusion Welded technology adds stiffness, improves durability with a higher resistance to puncture, improves shape stability over time and reduces weight. New improved efficiency and reduced drag ensure easier planing. Enclosing the Airplane’s rear fin box permanently in the board streamlines the bottom shape, which improves early planing and top-end speed. The box is glued in place and no longer removable, which also makes the board easier to set up.
Available Constructions:
- Deluxe Lite Double Chamber
255 Airplane
- Volume: 188 L
- Length: 255 cm
- Width: 78 cm
Double-layer, low-extension woven drop-stitch Fusion Welded technology adds stiffness, improves durability with a higher resistance to puncture, improves shape stability over time and reduces weight. New improved efficiency and reduced drag ensure easier planing. Enclosing the Airplane’s rear fin box permanently in the board streamlines the bottom shape, which improves early planing and top-end speed. The box is glued in place and no longer removable, which also makes the board easier to set up.
Available Constructions:
- Deluxe Lite Double Chamber
Constructions
DELUXE LITE DOUBLE CHAMBER
The Deluxe Lite construction with Woven Dropstitch has the greatest ratio of stiffness to lightweight. The boards have become up to 1kg lighter than in the previous year and are 10% stiffer.
The Welded rails create a completely airtight, mechanically bonded seam without the risk of glue weakening over time. Making the board stronger and last longer.
Galvanized 2000D rails increase strength and stiffness.
The Double Chamber brings the inflatable boards one step closer to a hard board feeling. The Double Chamber stiffens the board significantly, thanks to the double side walls around the second chamber. This chamber also offers extra safety flotation for any emergencies.
All Deluxe Lite Double Chamber boards come with a 5-year warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | AIRPLANE 242 | AIRPLANE 255 |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 165 L | 188 L |
| Length | 242 cm | 255 cm |
| Width | 72 cm | 78 cm |
| Thickness | 12 cm | 12 cm |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Fin | Drake FreeRide Power 40 + Drake Shallow 22 | Drake FreeRide Power 42 + Drake Shallow 22 |
| Sail Range | 2.0 - 8.5 m² | 2.0 - 8.5 m² |
| Weight Deluxe Lite | 8.7 Kg | 9.7 Kg |
