Got myself one of the carbon starboard boards, only has the star touch deck, anyone just use the star touch deck grip? Not sure if it will stay sticky. Keen to get feedback on what people have done, deck grip after a while or using wax.

Hey Dave what board did you end up getting? I have a 8'2 widepoint in carbon. The startouch was okay but I found when I put a deck grip on it I had a lot more confidence in trying to go harderand really commit. Just felt alot more comfortable underfoot also I like the spongey feeling.

I also found that when paddling out at places like middleton where you need a quick recovery after falling off (alot ) that the startouch wasnt quite cutting it in poor conditions. Where as with the deck grip I can jump straight back up and start paddling.

I have the grey flying objects deck grip which looks good with the carbon and just cut it up to fit the board perfectly. Let me know if you wanna have a crack on it to compare.


Cheers,

Bleachy.

I see you're from SA.. Do you mostly wear booties? .. If so I think you could get by without a deck pad and keep the board light with just the Star Touch.

DJ

Go wax and tail pad

Dave, I'm using wax with a back foot pad on my new Deep.
I like the feel, quite a bit more positive under-foot, particularly with booties. I find booties on grip sometimes slippery.
The board feels lighter.
Bob

Hey Lano,

Petherick had startouch on his whopper in the wood construction. I think he got Leyton to take it back to the wood and reseal, now he just uses wax like a normal surfboard. I just use wax with a kick pad on my old Hokua 9'3 and it works well. Keeps you board lighter

Matty