More drive, increased agility and quicker. The new 2022 Kodes are a significant step forward. Are we promising too much? Come and try for yourself.
The versatile Kodes ensure a confident and smooth ride in choppy conditions. In wave mode, the Kode encourages you to achieve more radical turns than ever before – and get away with it in style. When the waves are flat, keep the action happening with the included freeride fin to maximise speed and drive. And fun.
We designed the Kodes to offer you the best onshore wave performance and excel in freeride, freewave and Bump & Jump.Time to play.
85, 95 & 105: ROUNDED TAILS AND NOSES
More curvature in the tail enhances radical turns and smooth wave rides. Going upwind, downwind, reaching or riding waves, the improved drive keeps you moving in tricky conditions.The rounded nose maintains a smooth ride in any conditions.
LOTS OF VOLUME – COMPACT SHAPE
Our larger volume Kode boards have loads of volume packed into a compact outline. The thin rails help these larger boards ride waves easily. With short nose and tail lengths, the bigger Kodes feel like a much smaller board under your feet, responding much more directly in manoeuvres.
SPEED, GRIP & CONTROL
The bottom shape blends a fast rocker along the centreline for maximum speed with more curved rockers on the sides. As you engage the rail, that added curvature on the sides of the Kode bites and you feel the board engaging into its carving arc.
SINGLE FIN: FAST & FUN
Set up your Kode with the included Drake FreeWave single fin and take it out in any conditions. With this set up the Kode doesn’t need waves to unleash its full potential. The classic single fin configuration provides plenty of speed, early planing and a very directional drive, much like a freeride board.
MORE WAVE PERFORMANCE
To get even more wave performance out of your Kode, simply use the thruster fin set up that also supplied with the board. You’ll quickly sense how the shorter centre fin and side fins add a new dimension of manoeuvrability, grip and stability to your Kode.
FINBOXES
Featuring two lightweight Starboxes and one US box (Powerbox on 125 & 135) the versatility doesn’t take a toll on the overall board weight.
The Starbox system allows you to fit Slot Box fins, quickly locating your last setting to get you on the water faster. Starbox is also compatible with US box fins.
The Starbox system allows you to fit Slot Box fins, quickly locating your last setting to get you on the water faster. Starbox is also compatible with US box fins.
A LOCKED AND COMFORTABLE STANCE
Premium Drake footstraps are made from Yulex eco-foam with the smoothest fabric for a comfortable feel. Under your feet the 10mm thick footpads with a diamond grooving pattern provide positive grip and comfort over extended sessions while being resistant to wear-and-tear.
SMART COLOUR SET-UP
Wave: Adjust your mast base and footstraps around the white marks.
FreeWave: Adjust your mast base and footstraps around the light blue marks.
Freeride: Adjust your mast base and footstraps around the dark blue marks.
WOOD SANDWICH
STRONG, LIGHT AND ECO FRIENDLY
Jean Louis Colmas started the development of wood sandwich boards in 1985 and by 1994 we introduced his technology in our production. This collaboration led to multiple world championships titles across all disciplines in Windsurfing and it remains a Starboard original. 0.6 mm Australian pine laminated deck increases impact strength while natural unidirectional fibres create awesome reflex sensations. With 500 kg/m3 density, the Pinewood absorbs minimal resin leading to a light board and crisp ride feel. The entire board is wrapped in a 3mm PVC sandwich for long term durability and that classic feel under foot. A protective film covers the wood to hinder the sun’s UV impact over time.
