"Let's get this straight right from the start, the Atom is NOT just another "interesting concept" from Starboard."
I know that starboard have been innovators and bought some good ideas to market, on the flip side, there have also been some less well though out ideas.
As for a strapless windsurfer, well I have a screwdriver at home and could remove the foostraps from my board and - SHAZAM- an Atom.