Starboard X-15 Carbon (2024)

2024 STARBOARD X-15 CARBON REFLEX SANDWICH

X-15: 4 new Carbon Reflex Foil Slalom shapes to cover 6 knots to stormy conditions:
The 75, 79, 85 & 89 all feature extreme focus on aerodynamic improvement and specific optimization for high-speed use with tiny low, drag foil wings. Refined nose rockers have been lowered significantly to reduce aero lift and drag at high speeds, while a significant increase in forward vee avoids catapulting during touchdowns. Further aerodynamic features include a aero convex deck and a smooth exit at the tail to reduce high-speed drag as much as possible. The X-15 feels exceptionally smooth in the wind and accelerates relentlessly.

• X-15 85: The X-15 85 is the smaller version of the 89, with more significance in the 7.3cm narrower tail width than the 7 liters actual volume difference. 85 is ideal as a light wind slalom foil board for the lighter sailor. Sails from 6.0 to 8.0 are optimum. A teardrop shape combined with a progressive tail kick helps increase the speed in displacement mode, enhancing speed and pumping ability to get on the foil earlier. The 85 is very stable in the air even when you switch stance, making you less fearful of any touchdown at full speed. • X-15 79: X-15 79 takes all the development, control and efficiency gains from the new 89 and 85, then turns up the heat... With a narrow 63cm tail and 166 Litres, this is the choice of high windfoil slalom board for those who genuinely seek the outer limits and yearn to burn at the highest possible foiling speeds in extreme conditions. The 79 represents a low-compromise approach to breaking the Vmax barrier, prioritising velocity above versatility. Recommended sail sizes of 5.0 to 7.0. This concept is even more special because it allows you to retain a comfortable, almost parallel stance far outboard, enabling more leverage on the foil.

FEATURES:

• AERO DESIGN: The side cutaways concept has been pushed to the max to develop extra speed in displacement mode to get on foil early; you can take off even before reaching planing speeds. The board is shaped like a teardrop from the nose to the tail, reducing drag and increasing aerodynamic efficiency. As a result, the board is very slippery and stable through the air.

• RECESSED MAST TRACK: With an even more recessed mast track, the centre of drive is lower and drastically increases your control. Going into gusts of wind holes, sudden power changes or unexpected board movements become easy to control.

• CONVEX NOSE: A flat deck shape designed with a slight convex for the highest efficiency. Airflow over the board is stable and has minimum resistance, maximising speed potential. Extensive vee at the nose underside avoids catapults when touching down at full speed.

• DEEP CUTAWAYS: The cutaways have been extended to decrease drag before take-off and accelerate the transition into flight mode by quickly reducing wetted surface area as speed increases.