Starboard Avanti is the wave riders choice when getting started in moving water. Stability so you can learn and grow into smaller options.This board will get you on the rails and reward. Honestly a great board to learn SUP surfing. Unique cross wood technology. This board is seriously strong. Brand new tri fin set Board bag Sunova paddel Leg leash Replacement cost exceeds 3 k. Information from Starboard website... Starboard WOOD Construction Strong, light and exclusive. The original wood technology since 1994. Features include: 15 kg/m3 fused precision-molded cell core for light weight and increased water resistance. A 500 kg/m3 veneer of 0.6mm biaxial Australian Pine forms an outer layer on the deck resulting in extra impact resistance, rigidity and further improved overall hull integrity. A three-dimensional glass laminate is wetted out with high grade expanding epoxy resin. This creates a thicker impact resistant outer skin with increased overall hull strength. Glass rail reinforcements for extra stiffness against snapping when nose diving. Extra reinforcements are placed around all inserts, resulting in zero insert damage reports. Starboard pioneered molded wood technology in 1994 and first introduced it to their Surf and Windsurfing boards.