Starboard iSonic Wood Sandwich (2024)

2024 Starboard iSonic Wood Sandwich

The new Starboard iSonic is faster and more controllable than ever! Calm and composed even when the water is rough, the isonic accelerates like crazy.

The 63 features a new rocker line with a 7cm longer flat in the centre, improving control in choppy conditions. Both 67 and 73 have redesigned cut- aways, with the second step to make the board fly more on the fin and give more stability on the race course.

iSONIC 63: Development of the new iSonic 63, already renowned for a compelling low end, targeted extending the high-end wind range and enhancing the more confident, locked-in feel. The 2024 evolution maintains the tuck line, whilst a more comprehensive outline and volume at the back foot straps help engage the more powerful leeward rail. Lengthening the centre rocker flat by 7cm extends the limits of control, keeping the iSonic 63 trimmed level and comfortably controlled at full power, even in overpowering conditions. Together with iSonic60, the new 63 was proven in the rough chop of Tarifa by Matteo Iachino and Blanca Alabau—ideal with a 33cm carbon fin.

iSONIC 67: iSonic 67 stands out as a reference of the best slalom board we have ever made. Adding a 1.5cm wider outline in the tail drastically improved efficiency and speed in lighter winds. The new Arrow tail cutaways, similar to the iSonic 73, allow the board to fly freely over chop. The most exciting feature of this board is its exceptional control. No matter how windy or choppy, the nose will never fly away. You have to try it to experience how good it is. It’s the perfect medium size board for light riders and women.

iSONIC 73: Versatility meets speed. A breakthrough 2024 design, with increased width to 73cm at the widest point and a massive 2cm added at the rear foot straps, while leaving the tuck line untouched. This change gives you more power in lighter winds and critical situations, jibing or overtaking your friends. Or competitors. As the wind picks up, even more release - thanks to the rear focussed stance and our new Arrow cutaway design at the very end of the tail - less surface in the water and higher top- end speeds. You will be blown away by how much control you can have while flying this new board design over any water surface.

FEATURES:

Arrow Cut Aways: Our new Arrow Cutaway design is featured on the iSonic 67 and 73. Reducing the second step length makes the board fly even more on the fin. To control this extra lift, the extended triangle second step minimises the tail overpowering the rider. The result is a free riding board, ideally trimmed, extending the controlled fin lift range and improving the average speed closer to the maximum speed, with more confidence. And comfort. Perfect for focusing on your racing - rather than on your board.

• Speed focussed stance: The rear foot straps have a rear stance emphasis, allowing less surface area drag in the water and increased top-end speed. Along with the rear foot straps, the mast track is also centred further back, which makes the board ride more freely.

• Double-Step Cutaways: Double Step Cutaways for added release and increased speed. The second step is shorter to make the board fly more on the fin.

• Drake Slick Footstraps: The Drake Slick foot straps are made with FSC-certified, sustainably sourced and plant-based Yulex foam. With 85% natural rubber content, CO2 emitted during manufacturing is reduced by 80%. The remaining 15% of synthetic neoprene is kept to improve UV resistance, carefully sourced with the smoothest fabric for a comfortable feel.

• Extra volume midsection: With a narrower outline, extra volume is added around the centerline, improving consistency and confidence in marginal conditions. Get planing sooner and maintain momentum and flow in critical situations.

CONSTRUCTION:

WOOD SANDWICH - ICONIC CONSTRUCTION. – Wood Technology was Starboard’s trademark technology in1995. The wood sandwich boards were lighter than carbon boards and in the 2000 Formula Worlds, the first 6 places were won by wood sandwich boards.
Now Starboard’s Wood sandwich boards are back - and again lighter than most carbon boards. Except our Reflex Carbon boards, which are in a league of their own.
Full Wood Sandwich lamination of 0.6mm Australian Pinewood over PVC foam ensures a crisp ride, impact resistance and comfort with an optimum strength-to-weight ratio.
Durability is further enhanced with UV protection film, complementing the natural wood grain with a blue shine effect—a classy re-edition of a classic Starboard Original.