{"product_id":"starboard-gen-r-14","title":"STARBOARD - Gen R 14'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-halign=\"center\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-9466669c6916a33d uvc-2991 title\" id=\"ultimate-heading-9466669c6916a33d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:120px;tablet:90px;tablet_portrait:90px;mobile_landscape:40px;mobile:40px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:120px;tablet:90px;tablet_portrait:90px;mobile_landscape:70px;mobile:70px;\"}' data-ultimate-target=\".uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-9466669c6916a33d h1\" class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iUmSpxVyuXc?si=YLVAVwu7GGH-qQo8\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarboard Gen R 14' x 25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigid racing SUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA high-performance race board for all conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Gen R represents the latest evolution in race board design. Developed with lessons learned from the recent ICF World Championships and feedback from paddlers of all levels, the new Gen R is designed to offer superior performance in various conditions, while remaining accessible to all competitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 14' × 25\"\u003cspan\u003e, it represents an excellent compromise between efficiency and control, whether on flat water or in chop, ocean races, or events with beach starts and buoy turns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical specifications – Gen R 14' × 25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGen R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigid racing SUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRace, technical race, flatwater, open water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14'0\" \/ 426.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised maximum thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.9\" \/ 22.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.8\" \/ 37.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e288 liters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended rider weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 105 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLite Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.73 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFin setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle, central Flash+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMostly flat platform, slightly lowered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cm recessed EVA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical features of the 2026 Starboard Gen R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat water, technical races, beach starts, and open ocean paddling in light to medium weather are ideal for the new Gen R. Its lighter, thinner design gives you better control and the ability to paddle in a wide range of race scenarios, from flat-water sprints to choppy downwind runs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2892\/4097\/files\/2025-Starboard-SUP-racing-Gen-R-key-feature-nose-vee.webp?v=1792521269\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast glide and responsiveness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded tail, inspired by the All Star, gives the Gen R better glide, increased speed, and greater forgiveness in the ocean. Its design ensures excellent responsiveness in turns and optimal water drainage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2892\/4097\/files\/S25D25-STARBOARD-SUP-GEN-R-LT-09_compressed.jpg?v=1792525749\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefined profile and reduced weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new Gen R has a thinner profile and less volume than the previous generation, making it lighter, faster, and more maneuverable, especially in crosswinds or during beach starts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew rounded rails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded forward rails have been redesigned to improve directional control and tracking, especially when the wind is blowing from the side. Their geometry seeks a balance between stability and precision in variable conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2892\/4097\/files\/S25D25-STARBOARD-SUP-GEN-R-LT-18_compressed.jpg?v=1792525749\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eExtended forward standing area\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standing area on the new Gen R has been extended forward to facilitate stance adjustments during sprints and downwind runs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. New rocker line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rocker combines geometry inspired by the previous Gen R at the front and the All Star at the rear. This design aims to maintain exceptional control in choppy water and lightning-fast acceleration on flat water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowered platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standing area is \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 cm lower than on the previous Gen R\u003cspan\u003e. This lowering brings the rider's center of gravity closer to the water's surface, improving stability and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew recessed EVA handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1 cm recessed EVA handle offers a soft and comfortable grip when carrying. Its design is particularly suited for running beach starts, where the board must be lifted and handled quickly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2892\/4097\/files\/S25D25-STARBOARD-SUP-GEN-R-LT-12_compressed.jpg?v=1792525749\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV-nose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to help drain water from the deck and improve the board's handling in chop and waves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLite Tech Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLite Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e is a more accessible alternative, with a reinforced construction suitable for regular use and training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnidirectional reinforcement bands to increase stiffness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional reinforcements on the rails and bow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian pine in the standing area to improve impact resistance and stiffness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-density foam around the inserts to reinforce attachments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor what type of paddler?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gen R 14' × 25\"\u003cspan\u003e is aimed at paddlers looking to compete without being limited to a single type of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts intermediate width and easy-to-move-on platform make it particularly relevant for technical races, mixed-condition competitions, and long-distance fitness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIt is an interesting choice for competitors who prefer a versatile board over a model specialized exclusively for flat-water speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarboard Gen R technical white paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo delve deeper into the design choices, Starboard provides a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1l4BrCJ2aAxoJgH8xzifcf3Jo9v-TD85bt_8XYqh98_w\/edit?slide=id.g3515dca840c_0_10#slide=id.g3515dca840c_0_10\" title=\"Starboard GEN R canada\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etechnical white 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