Long, wide and inflated with plenty of volume - this makes the Go a stable platform for heavy climbers and can largely compensate for the rather high weight in planing winds. The very comfortable deck pad (finely structured but not slippery) offers plenty of space for planing or tacking. At the straps, under the heels, the footpads are thickly padded and run all the way round the edge. Both intermediates and freeriders will find the right strap position - and then the modern-looking shape with its slightly concave, thinned-out nose allows you to glide smoothly and easily.
The underwater hull is obviously more sporty than you might expect, because with a strong pull in the sail, the Go flies freely and high over the water like a racing sail from the racing segment, much more demanding than its freeride companion Carve: experience is therefore required at top speed. But until you get there, the Go accompanies you with good planing potential even in light planing winds and also in wide power jibes. Narrow gliding jibes, on the other hand, are only possible with disproportionately strong foot pressure and weight input. The Go offers the option of fitting a large centre fin (accessory), which enables very good upwind performance even without gliding wind.
Surf summary of the Starboard Go
A versatile board that is suitable for children and intermediates and offers a very fast freeride feeling for experienced family members.
Tilt stable, deck pad and centre fin
Demanding in strong winds
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Technical data Starboard Go
- Price: 1899 Euro
- Weight: 12.46 kg
- Fin: Drake Freeride Power, 46 cm, GRP
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
