EPOXY or polyepoxide is a thermosetting epoxide polymer that cures (polymerizes and crosslinks when mixed with a catalyzing agent or hardener). Most common epoxy resins are produced from a reaction between epichlorohydrin and bisphenol-A. Starboard uses high grade Epoxy resin for laminate bonding in all boards.

PVC is the first foam material specifically formulated for a marine environment and is a poly vinyl chloride (PVC), isocyanate blend. Starboard uses the high strength PVC foam in Brushed carbon sandwich boards and around all insert areas in all boards.

PINE WOOD Starboard uses 0.6 mm 510 kg /m3 Australian Pine veneer. This very consistent uni directional natural resin rich wood grain has a quality of light weight, low epoxy uptake and good impact resistance.

EPS or Expandable Polystyrene contains 95% air and 5% polystyrene. The blowing agent used for EPS Foam is Pentane gas which does not contain any chlorine atoms as CFC's. The EPS production processes begins in the pre-expansion process where the EPS beads expands 50 times in volume by the heat of steam, forming according to the shape of the EPS mold. Starboard uses fused EPS as foam core in all SUP boards.

Naish is a company with a rich legacy of performance boardriding. Based on Maui, Hawaii, we are one of the world’s premier developers of windsurfing and kiteboarding products, with unparalleled  experience in composite boardriding technology and construction. Naish has become a global leader in performance board sports—from founder Robby Naish and his 24 World Titles in windsurfing and kiteboarding, to master designer/shapers Rick Naish and Harold Iggy, with their combined experience of over 90 years.

Get up, stand up and get into the stand up paddling world! The NRS Big Earl SUP Board is your ticket to adventure and exercise, whether you're gliding on calm water or challenging big waves. Inflatable, rigid, fun!