SB 160 (which I haven't tried for myself) got a little changed (it grew wider) in the nose relative to the 159, and perhaps more important Starboard "cut off" the corners of the cut outs with the purpose to catch up with the ability of the F2 III and F2 IV to sail deep and free on broad reaches. Apparently it has helped the Starboard to better speed down the hill, where the F2s have had an advantage with their deeper and bigger cut outs and their narrower "one foot off".

The SB 160 (162 liters) seem to accept a Debo R13 rake +8 very well - perhaps even in a "Soft --" edition. Generally the SB 160 is a more pleasant and easier board to ride than the contemporary F2 FX100 IV.

P. s.: Later experience has revealed that the SB 160 is perhaps a more rounded and easier-to-sail board than its successors (the SB 161 and the SB 162). The SB 160 seem to less "sticky" than the two later boards, and at least some of the lighter sailors still prefer the SB 160 years after its presentation - and according to the results it's still highly competitive.