THE FORMULA IS A PURE COURSE RACING BOARD DESIGNED TO GO AROUND THE COURSE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE IN ALL CONDITIONS. FROM SUPER LIGHT WINDS TO HIGH WINDS AND WITH MASSIVE POWER RESERVES, THE FORMULA PLANES UP EXTREMELY EARLY, POINTS HIGH UPWIND AND REACHES THE DEEPEST DOWNWIND ANGLES.
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Its uncompromised racing shape makes it suitable for professional and amateur racers who want to maximise their technical advantage, but the Formula is also recommended for advanced recreational windsurfers who like the racing thrill and super-early planing power this type of shape provides.
Ever since the beginning of the Formula Windsurfing class in 1999, each successive Starboard Formula design has led the field with more wins than any other racing model. More racers choose to race on the Starboard Formula than any other board year after year. With more designers, more test riders, more resources and a fast-paced development team seeking the ultimate winning shape, Starboard's technical lead remains beyond reach.
What's new? For 2007, the 8th generation Formula 161 features a much wider tail than ever. At a massive 81cm (3cm wider than its predecessor), the tail powers you upwind and downwind at wind-defying angles. Through a wider tail comes a higher-aspect planing surface for higher efficiency, earlier planing and greater overall speed, with more leverage over the fin for more rider control and comfort.
The new extra-full heel shape cups your feet with perfect grip and the extra wide nose generates extra aerodynamic lift for a high, free ride. Nose thickness has been reduced 5mm to minimize dynamic swing weight, improving responsiveness and highwind control.
A new fin with a +8 rake angle and a wider yet thinner tip was developed by Remi Vila and Jean Jacques Deboichet. This new fin provides more power and speed in light-to-medium wind conditions, matching the super-wide tail of the Formula 161.
Formula Summary:
- Pure Course Racing boards
- High performance shape with early planing with a wide wind range
- New 81cm wide tail outline
- New wider and thinner nose
- New heel shape
- New powerful fin
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