Starboard Rio XL Long Tail Rhino – Beginner / School Windsurf Board
The Starboard Rio XL Rhino is the definitive beginner and school board: 266 L, retractable daggerboard and Long Tail Technology for effortless glide and early planing. Impact-proof Rhino construction.
The Starboard Rio XL Long Tail Rhino is the ultimate windsurf board for entry-level riders and schools. Its sleek outlines deliver exceptional upwind drive, making sure the first day on the water ends with a smile.
Technology. Rhino construction, built to survive school and rental duty. Long Tail Technology extends the waterline for effortless gliding and early planing. A retractable daggerboard (62) in an Algaier box helps you go upwind in light air, plus a US 8" box with Drake Shallow 22 fin for shallow spots. XL version without pads, with a flat tail for maximum stability.
On the water. 266 L and 336 cm: total stability for adults of any weight, big sails or two-up teaching. Takes rigs from 2.0 to 9.5 m², from first runs to first planing sessions.
| Model | Rio XL Long Tail (no pads) |
|---|---|
| Construction | Rhino |
| Volume | 266 L |
| Length | 336 cm |
| Width | 82.5 cm |
| Tail width | 48.1 cm |
| Thickness | 14.9 cm |
| Boxes | US 8" + Algaier (retractable daggerboard) |
| Fin / Daggerboard | Drake Shallow 22 + Daggerboard 62 |
| Sail range | 2.0 – 9.5 m² |
| Weight | 18.0 kg |
How we see it at El Niño Mallorca. There's a reason schools use this board: indestructible and incredibly easy. Progressing riders wanting something livelier should look at the Techno 293 range. Message us for advice.