2020 STARBOARD SUP Paddle LIMA PREPREG CARBON OVAL CARBON S35
“Paddle That Win” The new standard in high performance paddling The very direct catch and ability to redirect automatically is what makes our world champion race team choose the Lima. Our champions boast that the Lima propels the board faster through the water. In the 2020 collection, the LIMA comes in 2 blade shapes; The LIMA in Prepreg Carbon construction and Prepreg Carbon Shaft The LIMA LTD in Tiki Tech construction and Hybrid Carbon ShaftKEY FEATURES: NEW The Lima Blade
FLAT WATER / RACE
- The direct catch and ability to redirect automatically is what makes our world champion race team choose the LIMA.
- Our champions boast the this paddle’s shape actually is propelling the board faster through the water.
- Square blade tip for instant power and rounded edges providing forgiving redirecting.
- New pronounced side concaves for extraordinary tracking.
- Only Available in the best Prepreg Carbon Construction with Prepreg Carbon Shaft.
FLAT WATER
- With the LIMA you can paddle harder with less attention, adding a touch of magic to each stroke. The paddle is perfect for beginners to advanced level, a champion of flat water. Try it to believe it!
- Only available in Tiki Tech Construction with Hybrid Carbon Shaft.
COMES WITH EVERY PADDLE Use the trash picker as a helpful tool to pick up plastic and other trash while paddling. It’s made from recycled plastic and comes with every paddle. Store the trash in a bag or pocket it until you reach the shore.
Blade Constructions: NEW Prepreg Carbon
THE TRUE WINNER
- Our top of the line super light, strong and responsive blade technology has taken another leap.
- Using full cover pre-impregnated top of the line 3K Carbon FIbers, the blade is again 20% lighter due to the carbon materials.
- Controlled resin uptake. The overall strength is increased with high consistency pre-impregnation.
- Full 3K Prepreg Carbon rail all the way up to the neck for increased durability of both blade and board.
- Available with the Lima
Best-Seller
- The strong protective top sheet covering artwork and surface finish.
- UD Carbon stringer continues all the way from the neck to the top of the blade, enhancing the reflex characteristics and strength.
- Full ABS rail.
- Extended reinforcement on the blade neck for greater overall strength.
- Available with the Lima LTD
SHAFT CONSTRUCTIONS:
Prepreg Carbon Shaft
- Ultra-lightweight for longer and more efficient paddle session.
- Lightweight carbon fiber pre-impregnated construction.
- Available with the Lima
PREPREG HYBRID CARBON
- Strong and economical.
- A great combination when paired with Starboard’s Enduro Tiki Tech blades.
- Available with the Lima LTD
FLEX OPTIONS:
S35 – Stiffest
- Stiffest shaft for paddlers who prefer minimal flex.
- Popular with taller paddlers using a longer shaft.
Available in Fixed Carbon, Adjustable Carbon.
Hybrid Carbon except for skinny and kids.
Filament Winding Carbon 2pc and 3pc adjustable.
S40 – balance
- A balance in performance between stiffness and flex.
Available in Fixed Carbon and Hybrid Carbon.
Available in Kids and Skinny adjustable, both in Carbon and Hybrid Carbon.
S45 – for long-distance
- More forgiving, suiting long distance for all-round paddlers and most riders under 70 kg.
Available in Carbon Round, Oval, Skinny and Kids fixed.
Available in Skinny and Kids Hybrid Carbon fixed.
ADJUSTABLE SHAFT:
NEW Tiki Super Smooth Clamp
SHAFT REGISTER SYSTEM
- Redesigned clamp, from good to great.
- 100% of grip on inner shaft for an effortless and optimum grip.
- Reduced water infiltration.
- Controls the alignment without twisting.
NEW Easy Lock Pin
The combination of precision cuts and tight tolerance between inner and outer shaft dimensions, let the light secure pin keep the shaft together, feeling and working like a single piece shaft.
(Available on 3 piece adjustable shaft)
2 Piece Adjustable Shaft
- Is great for paddlers looking for different paddle length or sharing the paddle with friends and family.
- The wide Tiki Clamp for a quick and effortless release.
- The skinny rounded and flush clamp ensures that your hand never gets stuck on a hard corner when shifting grip.
- Carbon shaft is 20% lighter
3 Piece Adjustable Shaft
- 3 piece paddles connect using a secure spring pin system and come with an additional Clamp to reduce any play.
- When fully detached, measures only 87 cm and fits easily inside the Re-Cover Bag.
- The wide Tiki clamp for a quick and effortless release.
- Carbon shaft is 20% lighter
(Tufskin sold without inner register slot on shaft.)
Specifications
Lima Paddle | LIMA XXL | LIMA XL | LIMA L | LIMA M | LIMA S | LIMA LTD L | LIMA LTD M | LIMA LTD S |
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Blade Length (imperial) | 21.49" | 21.25" | 21.22" | 21.1" | 20.8" | 21.3" | 21.3" | 21.1" |
Blade Length (cm) | 54.6 cm | 54.5 cm | 53.9 cm | 53.6 cm | 53 cm | 54 cm | 54 cm | 53.5 cm |
Blade Width (imperial) | 7.5" | 7.3" | 6.7" | 6.4" | 5.8" | 7.1" | 6.4" | 6.2" |
Blade Width (cm) | 19 cm | 18.6 cm | 17.1 cm | 16.3 cm | 14.9 cm | 18 cm | 16.3 cm | 15.7 cm |
Area (imperial) | 91.0 in2 | 88.4 in2 | 82.1 in2 | 77.0 in2 | 69.1 in2 | 82.3 in2 | 75.1 in2 | 71.3 in2 |
Area (cm) | 587.1 cm2 | 570.4 cm2 | 530.1 cm2 | 497.1 cm2 | 446 cm2 | 531 cm2 | 485 cm2 | 460 cm2 |
Fixed shaft total length (imperial) | 89.3" | 89.3" | 88.1" | 88.1" | 86.6" | 88.1" | 88.1" | 86.6" |
Fixed shaft total length (cm) | 227 cm | 227 cm | 226 cm | 226 cm | 220 cm | 226 cm | 226 cm | 220 cm |
Min adjustable length (imperial) | 65.6" | 65.6" | 64.1" | 64.7" | 64.5" | 64.1" | 64.1" | 56.9" |
Min adjustable length (cm) | 167 cm | 167 cm | 165 cm | 164.5 cm | 164 cm | 165 cm | 165 cm | 144.5 cm |
Max adjustable length (imperial) | 90.9" | 90.9" | 90.5" | 64.5" | 90.1" | 90.5" | 90.5" | 74.4" |
Max adjustable length (cm) | 231 cm | 231 cm | 230 cm | 164 cm | 229 cm | 230 cm | 230 cm | 189 cm |