Starboard Nitro Wing

ULTRA-RESPONSIVE, ULTRA-LIGHT, ULTRA-DURABLE. The immediate responsiveness makes the Nitro feel like it has half a square meter more power. Starting at well under 1.5 kg, the ultra-lightweight is something you feel instantly. The extra stiff struts create control and a wider wind range, so you can enjoy the wing in more wind conditions. The key to the Nitro is the new Ho’okipa Ultra PE high pressure leading edge and strut, with our proven Ultra PE load frame.

KEY FEATURES

• Reduced weight: The HO’OKIPA Ultra PE fabric is 25% lighter than traditional Dacron leading edge materials. The reduced diameter structures and optimized details result in an overall weight saving of up to 30%.
• High pressure leading edge: Able to run 80 – 100% more leading edge pressure, creating a stiffer structure and ultimately allows for a thinner leading edge.
• Load frame supported canopy: Utilizing the same Ultra PE primarily fiber as the leading edge and struts, the load frame carries much of the primarily load running through the canopy. This prevents the canopy cloth from overstretching and losing performance. This also increases responsiveness by creating a more locked in shaping into the canopy.
• Thinner tips: Thinner tips reduce the oscillation of the wing when the wing is in neutral. This makes the NITRO easier to control when the wing is flagged out.
• Higher tension canopy: The higher tension leading edge increases tension which improves the stability of the wing, low end-power and responsiveness.
• Thinner leading edge: Reduces the drag on the wing, when the wing is flagged out while riding or down winding. This is especially important in more offshore wave conditions to help keep the rider on the wave face. Allows a higher angle of attack when going upwind or traveling at higher speeds.