The Kombats are cross-over
convertible boards, designed as a
one-board solution for wave-riding,
dynamic freeriding, and freestyling.
They’re intended to appeal to
advanced windsurfers who ride
waves when the conditions are
right and who like to blast around
at speed or freestyle when the
conditions are flatter. The Kombat’s
domed deck, multiple insert
positions, extra long fin box, and
two interchangeable fins allow
tuning to be optimized between
freeriding and waveriding. The
latest Kombats have faster
rockerlines and a flat-vee
configuration adapted to the
stretched Evo outlines. The result,
claims Starboard is a lighter, faster
and crisper feel to the board. Three
sizes are offered; 86 (241 x 59
cms.), 96(244 x 62 cms.) and 106
(245 x 65.5cms). All three are
offered with Drake Freeride fins in a
US box which is extra long for
more flexible trimming. Pure Acid is
a classic wave board designed for
those who like a fast and precise
wave riding style with a direct
carving feel. While they suit a
narrower range of conditions, the
Acids are optimised for pure
sideshore wave riding. This year,
the all new line of Pure Acids were
developed with Kevin Pritchard (for
the 80 and 86 sizes) and with Levi
Siver (for the 73 size). The new 80
and 86 are slightly wider for more
versatility and to cover a wider
wind range.
The 73 is based on the acclaimed
2005 Acid 70, but with an outline
between an Evo and an Acid.
Extra wide and round, the Pure
Acid 73 has a flowing character like
the Evo but with greater speed from
its fast rocker.
Tushingham Sails are the importers.
