Extra Versatile wave board
The Evo IQ extends the adaptable wave board concept to include the famous flowing rides of the single fin Evos and the twin fin skatey style.
Supplied with a single fin and leaving the twin fin set ups as optional, the Evo IQs prioritise straight line speed and acceleration with a solid fin grip. On the wave face, it's all unmistakably Evo: A comfortable ride that makes wave riding easier. Flow through tight turns and project big aerials off the lip . Maximise wave-riding performance in the widest variety of wind and wave conditions.
The 2011 Evo IQ features,
1. Fish scale pad grooving - unidirectional traction. Grips when you need them to, helps to release when you don't.
2. New Deluxe straps by Drake - includes the convenient strap-size indicators.
3. Heel Bumpers - for comfort and impact shock-absorption
4. Double screws for the back footstrap - for extra strength New Starboard Slot Box fin system On the wave face, it's all unmistakably Evo - flow through tight turns and project big aerials off the lip.
The 2011 Evo IQ also features a tripple fin setting, as explained below.
Single fin setting: straightline speed priority with a solid fin grip. Classic Evo performance.
Skate setting: For a more rail driven sensation where release of the tail is enhanced for new school sliding manoeuvres.
Starboard's new Slot Box: the new box system fundamental to the Evo IQ concept. Starting from a clean sheet, the Slot box is 70% lighter than the US box. This allows for multiple fin box configurations without excessive weight penalty. The Slot Box 13 has 3cm of adjustment room and current US based fins can also be cut to fit. The custom-manufactured bolts fit the same screwdriver as your footstraps, making them effective against sand, keeping the system simple and hassle-free.
Below is each construction of Evo, front and back. First up - Technora construction.
Below is Wood construction.
Finally Wood Carbon construction.
The 2011 Evo IQ comes with a choice of three constructions, Technora, Wood and Wood Carbon. The Wood and Wood Carbon evo includes Starboards "ProtectFilm" - UV protection for wood. All constructions are shown in the main pictures above.
Wood Construction
Developed by Jean Louis Colmas in 1984, Wood Technology became Starboard's trademark construction in 1995. Starboard's production Wood boards then set the lead in lightweight sandwich technology, weighing in at a kilo under the competition, yet with higher impact resistance. A sheet of 0.6 mm Australian plantation pine wood forms the full outer shell of the board. Wood's unique properties are its natural rigidity, superior resistance to compression and higher energy absorption compared to carbon. It is the construction with the highest dynamic shape stability.
Advantages: lighter weight, highest dynamic shape stability, rigid flex, quicker response.
Wood Carbon
A combination of a wood spine / wood bottom with ultra light, flat-weave carbon. The first board construction in the World to utilize an ultra light carbon fibre that is flat-weaved for total mechanical efficiency at half the specific weight of regular carbon weaves.
Advantages: lightest weight, stiffest flex, quickest response.
Technora
A lightweight, stiff and crisp construction providing the highest performance value. TechnoraTM is a special type of high tenacity Aramid fiber with remarkably high tensile strength, high toughness, and high impact-resistant qualities. TechnoraTM reinforcements together with Kevlar®, Carbon and Wood laminates strengthen the skin, nose, and heel areas. All TechnoraTM boards are built with cross-linked PVC sandwich skins and a 14g/l EPS internal core
Advantages: light weight, stiff flex, quick response.
The 2011 Evo IQ comes in four sizes, allowing a variety of riders to make the most out of the conditions. The specifications for the board are shown below.
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