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Michael Paterson
1 year ago
Hi, great info. What was your experience on carbon versus the limited construction? Also did you try next years carbon starboard layup as it is meant to have flex and come recoil in the board. Any help appreciated, cheers Mike
Hi Mike. The limited construction is much heavier than the carbon, but I didn’t notice a massive difference. Personally, if I was buying a Spice or Pro I’d opt for the Carbon because I want the maximum performance out of the board. However, I can understand price comes into the decision making process. I feel you wouldn’t get as much performance increase going carbon in the Wedge range, so the Limited or Starlite is great. As for the 2024 carbon boards, I have only tried prototype boards from Starboard so I’m not sure they are using the same construction as… Read more »
Having had all these boards in multiple sizes at 6”3 and 100kg this is what I have found. Wedge. 8”7 great board for the bigger guy to go shorter with heaps of stability and surfs great. 9”2. Feels very much like a beginner board being to thick and corky. 10”2. A incredible board at its size. Surfs amazing in 1ft-5ft and good for a flat water paddle. Splice. 8”8. Amazing. Can’t fault it. Possibly my favourite board 9”3. Still amazing. The only downside is it’s 32.5 wide and personally I can really feel that 0.5. I wish they kept it… Read more »
Wow great feedback Troy. Thanks for sharing. Reuben
Nick Weber
23 days ago
Hey, really looking to get a new board, currently on a 10’ x 29” 140L NSP longboard and really want something shorter for everyday conditions in my Oregon beach breaks. Have a chance to buy a Spice at a great deal and can’t decide between the 7’11” or the 8’2”. I have about 2 years surfing a SUP and am a reasonably athletic 5’10” 155lbs (70 kg) 44 year old. Any words of wisdom would be really appreciated. I am more inclined to go with the larger Spice but am hearing that I could be a bit light for that… Read more »
Hey Nick, I feel the biggest thing you will feel is the drop in glide speed with both boards. Yes 7’11 the board will not be as stable as your NSP, but at your weight it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Im guessing you are going to keep your NSP? Questions for you…. How happy are you when on your NSP? What manoeuvres are you trying now? What kind of surfing would you like to be doing with the smaller board? Everyday conditions… clean waves or choppy faces? My gut feel is that you could be ok on… Read more »
Thanks so much for replying so quickly. Today being Black Friday in the states I picked up the 8’2” at a great deal. Figure I have years to keep stepping down in board size, and I won’t regret owning this one. Looks like I have great conditions tomorrow to give it a rip and will let you know what I think. Thanks again Reuben! Love what you guys are doing here, such a great resource! Cheers
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Hi, great info. What was your experience on carbon versus the limited construction? Also did you try next years carbon starboard layup as it is meant to have flex and come recoil in the board. Any help appreciated, cheers Mike
Hi Mike. The limited construction is much heavier than the carbon, but I didn’t notice a massive difference. Personally, if I was buying a Spice or Pro I’d opt for the Carbon because I want the maximum performance out of the board. However, I can understand price comes into the decision making process. I feel you wouldn’t get as much performance increase going carbon in the Wedge range, so the Limited or Starlite is great. As for the 2024 carbon boards, I have only tried prototype boards from Starboard so I’m not sure they are using the same construction as… Read more »
Having had all these boards in multiple sizes at 6”3 and 100kg this is what I have found. Wedge. 8”7 great board for the bigger guy to go shorter with heaps of stability and surfs great. 9”2. Feels very much like a beginner board being to thick and corky. 10”2. A incredible board at its size. Surfs amazing in 1ft-5ft and good for a flat water paddle. Splice. 8”8. Amazing. Can’t fault it. Possibly my favourite board 9”3. Still amazing. The only downside is it’s 32.5 wide and personally I can really feel that 0.5. I wish they kept it… Read more »
Wow great feedback Troy. Thanks for sharing. Reuben
Hey, really looking to get a new board, currently on a 10’ x 29” 140L NSP longboard and really want something shorter for everyday conditions in my Oregon beach breaks. Have a chance to buy a Spice at a great deal and can’t decide between the 7’11” or the 8’2”. I have about 2 years surfing a SUP and am a reasonably athletic 5’10” 155lbs (70 kg) 44 year old. Any words of wisdom would be really appreciated. I am more inclined to go with the larger Spice but am hearing that I could be a bit light for that… Read more »
Hey Nick, I feel the biggest thing you will feel is the drop in glide speed with both boards. Yes 7’11 the board will not be as stable as your NSP, but at your weight it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Im guessing you are going to keep your NSP? Questions for you…. How happy are you when on your NSP? What manoeuvres are you trying now? What kind of surfing would you like to be doing with the smaller board? Everyday conditions… clean waves or choppy faces? My gut feel is that you could be ok on… Read more »
Thanks so much for replying so quickly. Today being Black Friday in the states I picked up the 8’2” at a great deal. Figure I have years to keep stepping down in board size, and I won’t regret owning this one. Looks like I have great conditions tomorrow to give it a rip and will let you know what I think. Thanks again Reuben! Love what you guys are doing here, such a great resource! Cheers
Nice one. You’re right loads of time to jump down.