Starboard Above 2027 Mid-Length Foil Board – Wing, Parawing, SUP Foil & Prone | 34L–155L

Parawing • Wing • SUP Foil • Prone

The Above range is our mid-length foilboard designed for efficient glide and early lift onto foil in lighter winds. Longer, narrower outlines build speed quickly while maintaining control as riders rise onto foil. The low deck profile allows your feet to be closer to the foil, creating great reactivity and control. Larger sizes offer stability for learning, while smaller, narrower shapes deliver fast, efficient performance for progressing riders.

Which size

Constructions

Zero

Ultra-light Hollow Performance

ZERO is our lightest full Carbon hollow construction. Its standout advantage is reduced swing weight: with less weight to control out front, the board feels a foot shorter through turns and when flying.

The low weight also helps riders accelerate, lift onto foil earlier and stay flying with less effort. Refined through years of development, the latest ZERO construction improves stiffness and reliability while remaining exceptionally light.

• Ultra-light full Carbon hollow construction
• Reduced swing weight for easier turns and control in flight
• Faster acceleration and earlier lift onto foil
• Greater efficiency once flying
• Multiple PVC stringers connect deck and bottom for a strong, lightweight frame
• Carbon and PVC hollow sandwich structure for strength-to-weight performance

Available sizes: 60 / 75 / 90 L

Carbon D2

Ultra-lightweight Performance

Carbon D2 is the lightest performance construction in the range, designed to maximize responsiveness while minimizing weight. The reduced weight helps riders accelerate quickly, lift onto foil earlier and maintain efficient flight.

A custom process uses traditional epoxy lamination instead of expanding epoxy resin, reducing weight while maintaining structural strength. Additional Carbon reinforcements increase stiffness in key load areas while keeping the board light and responsive.

• Custom epoxy lamination process reduces weight while maintaining strength
• Additional Carbon standing reinforcements increase stiffness and responsiveness
• Carbon Load Frame rail band improves stiffness and breaking strength
• Foil box Carbon reinforcement strengthens the highest load area
• PVC Omega stringer prevents buckling in front of the foil box

Available sizes: 60 / 75 / 90 / 100 / 110 L

Xtec Carbon D2

Lightweight Performance

XTEC Carbon D2 builds on the XTEC Carbon construction while reducing overall board weight. The D2 structure optimizes the internal layup to remove unnecessary material, creating a lighter board that accelerates easily, lifts onto foil sooner and requires less energy to stay flying.

Like XTEC Carbon, it uses expanding epoxy resin to create a durable sandwich structure that maintains strength and impact resistance.

A Carbon Load Frame rail band increases stiffness and breaking strength, while Carbon reinforcements around the foil box strengthen the highest load area.

• D2 lightweight structure
• Optimized internal layup reduces board weight for easier acceleration and earlier lift onto foil.
• Expanding epoxy sandwich structure
• Maintains strength and impact resistance while supporting the lightweight D2 design.
• Carbon Load Frame rail band
• Increases overall stiffness and total breaking strength.
• Foil box Carbon reinforcement
• Strengthens the board in the highest load area during foiling.
• Extended arrow-shaped PVC Omega stringer spreads loads and helps prevent buckling in front of the foil box.

Available sizes: 60 / 75 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 136 / 143 / 155 L

Xtec Carbon

Strength & Durability

XTEC Carbon is a durable construction designed to provide reliable strength for everyday foiling. It uses an expanding epoxy resin that creates a sandwich-like internal structure, increasing impact resistance and overall durability while maintaining structural stiffness.

A Carbon Load Frame rail band increases stiffness and improves the board’s total breaking strength so it can handle the loads generated during foiling. Carbon reinforcements around the foil box strengthen the highest load area of the board.

Additional reinforcements around the standing area and footstrap inserts help prevent heel dents and improve durability during regular use.

• Sandwich structure: Creates a durable internal structure that increases strength and impact resistance.
• Carbon Load Frame rail band: Carbon rail band increases overall stiffness and improves total breaking strength.
• Foil box carbon reinforcement: Strengthens the board in the highest load area during foiling.
• Reinforced standing area: Additional reinforcements around footstrap inserts help prevent heel dents.
• PVC Omega stringer: Extended arrow-shaped PVC stringer in front of the foil box

Available sizes: 34 / 45 L

SOHI

Soft Outside, Hard Inside

• Impact-resistant high-density EVA wraps the full rail from nose to tail, creating a soft and forgiving surface that protects riders and equipment. Ideal for schools, centers and families when learning and progressing.
• Multiple layers of high-grade fiberglass laminated with epoxy resin reinforce the hull for strength and durability.
• Australian pine standing area increases rigidity and impact resistance, protecting against heel dents when foiling.
• PVC reinforcement around the foil box strengthens the highest load area and improves impact resistance under foil pressure.
• Unidirectional stringer bands add rigidity, with additional rail and nose reinforcements for overall structural strength.

Available size: 155 L

Design features

Thin Standing Area

The Above's low deck profile allows your feet to be closer to the foil, creating great reactivity and control. Starboard pioneered this concept when introducing the original Above mid-length board in 2024.

Parallel Mid-section

The straighter mid-section improves tracking and glide while creating a predictable, balanced trim as the board accelerates and lifts onto foil.

Vee Nose Design

The Vee-shaped nose reduces drag and softens touchdowns, helping the board recover smoothly and continue gliding forward when the nose touches the water.

Mid-length Glide Efficiency

Longer, narrower outlines generate speed and glide efficiently, helping riders build speed efficiently and maintain smooth, efficient foiling.

Progression Across the Range

From wide, stable 7’5” learning boards to narrow high-performance shapes, the Above range supports riders from their first wing foil sessions through to advanced foiling.

Versatile Foiling Platform

Designed to perform across multiple disciplines including wing foiling, SUP foiling, foil assist, parawing and prone foiling, making the Above a highly adaptable foilboard range.

Round Pin Tail

The rounded pin tail provides smooth water release and controlled acceleration while maintaining stability during touchdowns.

Customizable Footstrap Inserts

Multiple footstrap insert positions allow riders to fine-tune stance for control, comfort and performance across different foiling disciplines.

EXTENDED WATERLINE (New 60–110L)

Refined shapes are 1” longer, extending the waterline to generate glide more efficiently and help riders build speed earlier when rising onto foil.

Pulled-in Nose Outline (new – 60–110l)

A narrower nose reduces swing weight, making the board feel lighter and more responsive while improving maneuverability once flying.

WIDER TAIL OUTLINE (New 60–110L)

A slightly wider tail creates a more stable platform when building speed, improving balance when pumping and helping riders lift onto foil more easily.

X-15 INSPIRED FORWARD RAILS (New 60–110L)

Sharper forward rails create cleaner water release, helping the board accelerate smoothly and rise onto foil more efficiently.

BALANCED STANDING THICKNESS (New 60–110L)

Even thickness between front and back foot positions creates a balanced stance and a more neutral flying sensation.

THINNER NOSE AND TAIL (New 60–110L)

Reduced thickness in the extremities lowers swing weight and improves aerodynamic efficiency once airborne.

Buying Starboard in Ireland

Paddy in the Elements is the only Starboard dealer in the Republic of Ireland. Every price on this page is set against Starboard's own European list price and checked against the big EU Starboard dealers, so buying at home in Ireland costs about the same as anywhere in the EU, and you get Irish delivery, Irish warranty handled by us in Galway, and sizing advice from people who wing, prone and downwind on Galway Bay all winter. Not sure which litres or size suit your weight and your spot? WhatsApp Paddy and we will tell you straight.

Stock and lead times. Most sizes are ordered in for you from Starboard's distributor, usually 5 to 10 working days to Galway. The following sizes are pre-order only, built to order by Starboard, and we confirm the delivery date with you on WhatsApp straight after you order; if the date does not suit, full refund, no questions: 4'7" x 16" – 34L Xtec Carbon, 5'0" x 17" – 45L Xtec Carbon, 5'7" x 18" – 60L Xtec Carbon D2.

Collect from the trailer in Galway or free delivery anywhere in Ireland over €200. Try before you buy at our demo days; the demo fee comes off the price if you buy within 30 days.