Starboard Futura Flax Bal. 2019

WHAT’S NEW?
Improved performance for long distance races –
More compact
Ready To Foil
New technologies. Flax Balsa and Carbon
Yulex Footstraps. The world’s first footstraps made with natural rubber –

THE RANGE
Load up, go as fast as you want, on waters as rough as you want. The Futuras give you the maximum average speed in total confidence. The all-new Futuras has become even more compact, with improved performances for long distance races:
they’ll allow you to save energy, maintain a high average speed for miles and turn the smoothest jibes.

or 2019, the Futuras have truly become the long distance version of the iSonics, even in rough conditions. They have more Vee to increase comfort and have less aggressive rails compared to the iSonic. The Futuras have become more compact to increase control and will go fast with less effort compared to an iSonic which is designed for more explosive planing and acceleration. The Futuras are smoother and favour long-run speeds. If you aren’t into slalom racing and like long distance races or simply racing with friends, this machine is for you. They also work very well with no-camber sails.

FUTURA 97

Shortened by 7 cm with a new rocker to match the reduced length. A very confident board for riding broad downwind in hard, high wind conditions.

FUTURA 107

Shortened by 7 cm to improve acceleration and top end speed. Faster and easier to control.

Ready to Foil.

FUTURA 117  –  127  –  137

Shortened by 2 cm with a new rocker to match. The flat section of the bottom shape is also reduced 5 cm in length. Faster than last year with more control, the boards ride freer but with more comfort and confidence.

Ready to Foil.

 

BOTTOM SHAPE

The Futuras have a more pronounced Vee throughout the hull for jibing performance, comfort and a more lively ride.

CUT-AWAYS

Open-angle cut-away shapes prevent water trapping, reduces turbulence and wetted area to release more top-end speed.

ADDED VOLUME

Resulting from the same design program as the iSonics, the Futuras have added volume above the cut-aways which helps to keep speed in and out of the jibe.

 

DRAKE SLALOM DW READY TO RACE

The Futuras are fitted with Drake’s flagship Slalom DW Ready to Race fins, top-end production fins that will bring out the best in the Futuras. The Slalom DW model provides huge amounts of speed and acceleration with great jibing abilities.

DRAKE SLICK FOOSTRAPS

The new generation Drake Slick footstraps are made with FSC-certified, sustainably sourced and plant-based Yulex foam. With 85% natural rubber content, CO² emitted during the manufacturing process 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 and features strap-size indicators for easy adjustments. 

The iSonics feature 6mm thick footpads in the tail and 4mm in the front. A combination proven to deliver a highly reactive yet comfortable feel. The diamond grooving pattern provides grip and comfort over extended sessions while being resistant to wear-and-tear.

OUR MOST INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

The Futura are available in our new construction designed for the lightest weight but also the lowest carbon footprint; Flax Balsa. Natural end-grain balsa covers the bottom of the board, providing the board with its overall stiffness and reduced weight. The full sandwich deck uses natural uni-directional flax fibres with carbon stripes to reinforce and stiffen the most stressed sections.