{"product_id":"starboard-touring-starline-126","title":"STARBOARD - Touring Starline 12'6","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/La4VyDDyOUc?si=Os8VyW3BW_Ejo8QI\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStarboard Touring Starlite 12'6\" x 31\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarboard Touring Starlite 12'6\" x 31\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rigid board designed for touring, long distance, and challenging outings where glide efficiency, tracking, and stability are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 12'6\" x 31\" shape offers an excellent balance between performance and control. The board maintains its inertia very well, remains efficient over time, and allows for a clean trajectory with few paddle corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth and efficient glide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relatively low rocker and generous waterline promote excellent speed retention between paddle strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin and refined nose cleanly cuts through the water, limits splashes, and maintains a consistent glide in choppy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe longitudinal channel under the hull guides water flow from front to back and significantly improves directional stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design reduces the need for side-to-side paddle changes and enhances efficiency over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell-controlled stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 31\" width, the Touring maintains a very reassuring platform while remaining performant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightly lowered stance area brings the center of gravity closer to the water and further reinforces the feeling of control, especially when conditions become more technical or when the board is loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA hull designed for touring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape incorporates several elements developed by Starboard on its highest-performing boards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ethin and raised nose to better handle chop;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003evoluminous rails to control roll;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ebevels under the rails to improve flow;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003edeep central channel for tracking;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eflat tail to promote a clean water release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole creates a very balanced board, with a clean and predictable glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for carrying gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Touring features storage areas with bungee cords, making it easy to carry gear for an extended outing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front loading area is lowered to keep the weight lower on the board and limit its impact on stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarlite Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarlite\u003c\/strong\u003e construction combines stiffness, strength, and controlled weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deck features a 0.6 mm Australian pine layer placed between two outer fiberglass layers. The rails are also reinforced with woven protection designed to better resist impacts and paddle marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the \u003cstrong\u003eLite Tech\u003c\/strong\u003e construction, Starlite uses more reinforcements and higher-end materials, giving it a stiffer and more direct feel underfoot, while offering better long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn the water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Touring 12'6\" x 31\" is quick to get moving and maintains its speed very well once underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt remains stable underfoot, predictable in chop, and particularly enjoyable when trying to maintain a consistent pace over several kilometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work done on the hull and tracking is especially noticeable on long outings: the board stays on course and requires few unnecessary corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12'6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starlite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram:\u003c\/strong\u003e Touring \/ long distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLowered stance area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCentral channel under the hull\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage areas with bungee cords\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeck reinforced with 0.6 mm Australian pine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced rails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarboard 2-in-1 carrying strap included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarboard protective sock included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTouring Starlite 12'6\" x 31\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very accomplished board for those who primarily seek efficiency over distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines excellent glide, very clean tracking, and enough stability to remain comfortable as the kilometers add up or when conditions slightly deteriorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a coherent, technical yet undemanding board, and particularly enjoyable for paddlers who prioritize long outings and glide quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CYDh-kZSJjo?si=mp1uLpUbE2SUSc7G\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starboard","offers":[{"title":"12'6x31\"","offer_id":48616163311838,"sku":null,"price":2815.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/2892\/4097\/files\/Starboard-SUP-2024-2D-Touring-starlite_1.webp?v=1787238836","url":"https:\/\/montrealsup.com\/en\/products\/starboard-touring-starline-126","provider":"SUP Montréal ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}