What board is closest to Starboard 8'10 wide point

[IRideYellow]

Lot's of good suggestions in this thread, also consider the 8'8" JP Wide Surf Pro. The pro construction is super light and durable. I think the JP would be as stable, but a bit faster and more surfy......and $1000 less than the Starboard. You might find one used if you cruise craigslist.  Try Searchtempest, a great way to search around and see what's available all over the country.

I'll check it out, the JP.   Searchtempest - great find.  CL really needs to add just a few new features to make it more usable.  Wonder how long until they get a cease and desist from CL

[Sup-position]

There are a couple discounted 2014's if you want a smokin' deal...

[JimK]

How about

Sunova Skate 8'8 or 8'10 You definitely know the quality and performance Not to mention the killer price

OR

Fanatic AllWave 8'9 (2016) or 8'10 (2015) These boards are high performance and easy to use again not to mention excellently priced

PM me if I can help (or we can get you a ZONER DEAL on a SB Widepoint)
JimK
Extreme Windsurfing

[SlatchJim]

You're in luck, looks like there's a used 8'10 X 32 Carbon WD available in the bay area

https://www.facebook.com/groups/standup.swap/permalink/1653072158267142/

I'd take that deal.  The WD 8-10 is probably my wife's next board too.  I agree, that design is highly surfable, stable, blows through whitewater, solidly built as long as it fits your size.

[Kaihoe]

...their 9'5" Wide Point was also based off of my 9'6" Stoke design...but, they got the rocker all wrong...waaaay too much in the wrong place...;-)

That explains a lot I can't get my head around the rocker on my 9.5 it just doesn't make sense and just seems to slow the board down

[SUP Sports ®]

...their 9'5" Wide Point was also based off of my 9'6" Stoke design...but, they got the rocker all wrong...waaaay too much in the wrong place...;-)

That explains a lot I can't get my head around the rocker on my 9.5 it just doesn't make sense and just seems to slow the board down

It plows because there is too much rocker immediately in front of the standing area...the Naish Mana 9'5" had the same rocker issue...makes the board feel like it's paddling in molasses...;-)

[pguidry]

I rented an 8'10" Widepoint for a week in Mexico. I liked it but didn't feel it had as much glide as it should.

I demoed the 9'2" Sunova Flo when Creek was down in FL. I really liked it. It was super stable, great glide, speed, adn loose on the wave. I want to get on the 8'10" and see how that floats me. Take a look at the Flo, I want one as my "stable" go out in anything.

I'm 6'2", 208 lbs. for reference.

[IRideYellow]

Well, I bought a used Widepoint carbon 8'10 and now spend much more time upright and expending less energy - which means I stay out longer.

I'm using a home made GoofBoard to see if combined with the longer surf sessions I can get improve my balance game improved enough to ride my other less stable boards with confidence.  The 7'10 is not too difficult but the 8'10 Speeed is still is a incredible amount of effort to be remain upright on in anything but glassy conditions. 

If anyone is looking to buy a Wardog 7'10x31.5 or a Speeed 8'10 ping me and I'll add your name to the list and let you know when and what I'm going to sell.