Description
Starboard Foil Blade Prepreg Carbon 29 mm Pro F30 Type II
The Starboard Foil Blade Prepreg Carbon 29 mm Pro F30 Type II is a performance paddle designed for SUP foiling and downwind foiling. Its objective is simple: to generate maximum power from the very first strokes to help accelerate quickly and get onto the foil more efficiently.
Its shorter, wider low aspect blade provides very direct acceleration at low speed. This is exactly what is sought after in foiling: a paddle capable of producing a lot of power at the start, without having to wait for a long glide phase before takeoff. Its shorter shape also helps maintain more clearance between the blade and the foil during paddling.
The blade uses Prepreg Carbon construction, Starboard's lightest and highest-end construction for this model. It offers excellent stiffness, precise response, and a very direct feel with each paddle stroke.
The 29 mm Carbon Pro F30 Type II shaft is the stiffest option in the range. It maximizes energy transfer and provides an immediate response, ideal for explosive starts, quick restarts, and paddlers who want a lively, lightweight, and very responsive paddle.
Why we love it
It is an ultra-specialized paddle, but truly relevant for foiling. It is not designed for leisurely outings or long touring like a classic touring paddle. It is made to create speed quickly, restart strongly, and transfer energy without loss.
The F30 flex provides a very direct feel. For a powerful or advanced paddler, this is a big advantage: the paddle responds immediately, without any mushy effect, and helps maximize each stroke at the critical moment of takeoff.
Technical Details
Usage: SUP foil, downwind foil, performance
Blade construction: Prepreg Carbon
Shaft: 29 mm Carbon Pro F30 Type II
Shaft diameter: 29 mm
Shaft type: fixed
Flex: F30, the stiffest in the Carbon Pro range
Blade: low aspect, shorter and wider
Blade design: central double concave with winglets
Objective: immediate power and low-speed acceleration
Shaft texture: non-slip unidirectional carbon
Handle: ultra-light ergonomic carbon PVC
Case included: stretch polyester protective sock
Good to know
The Foil Blade Prepreg Carbon 29 mm Pro F30 Type II is a paddle for paddlers seeking maximum performance and responsiveness. The F30 flex is very direct and efficient, but it will primarily suit riders who like a stiff and powerful paddle. For someone looking for more comfort or flexibility, a softer flex would generally be more appropriate.