The overall balanced glide experience and premium features are what have made Starboard’s Touring paddle boards become the world’s highest-rated by magazines and customers’ favourite worldwide. The wider nose and squarer tail make the Touring board more stable, especially for harsh conditions like side chop and moderate wind. ZEN CONSTRUCTION : BEST VALUE, WELDED, AND LIGHTEST Suited for riders up to 110kg, the 12’6″ combines a balance of speed, stability and maneuverability. Narrow width makes it the fastest to paddle and easiest to track in a straight line. The parallel outline recovers the stability lost from the standing area and delivers a more balanced glide.