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Starboard Longboard 2024 Range – Reviewed & Compared!

Compared by us on Oct 17, 2023

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Toddington Smith
Toddington Smith
11 months ago

They look great.How about a small track for a sail

Reuben Ellis
Admin
11 months ago

Would be good, would add a bit of weight though.

Stefan Vander Elst
Stefan Vander Elst
8 months ago

Hi Beau – thank you very much for this. I had a question – I use a Pocket Rocket for small / bad days, and though I’m really happy with it, it’s a bit on the slow side. How would these compare to the PR? Would it be faster and yet have the same stability and ease of use as goes swingaboutability?

Beau Nixon
Editor
7 months ago

Hi Stefan. You would get a bit extra paddle speed from the longboards so that would make them faster both when paddling and when surfing on the wave. They are longer though so that would reduce the manoeuvrability slightly. I’d suggest thinking about a Spice if you’re after manoeuvrability and also paddle speed.

Craig Dickinson
Craig Dickinson
6 months ago

Hi Beau,
I really enjoyed your review and the longboard tech talk!

I’m 6′ 60lb (73kg) riding Starboards 2023 Pro 7’10” x 28” and the Spice 7’11” x 29” (both about 105 L). I’m thinking of getting the Starboard Longboard to mix things up on smaller days. I’m trying to decide between the 9′ X 28″ at 105 L and the the 10’X29″ at 133 L. I suppose the 9′ would be more performance and fun on the wave, but which would be better at catching small waves?

Thanks!
Craig

Beau Nixon
Editor
5 months ago

Hi Craig. Thanks for your comment. The 10ft definitely has more paddle speed to catch waves. However, it is quite a long board with a lot of volume and I think with your weight and size the 9ft would be the best choice. The 10ft would feel like a barge, but would be so easy to paddle and you would catch anything and everything that came through. It would be hard to turn though coming from such small boards with your Spice and Pro. I feel the 9ft has the extra length from your current boards to add paddle speed… Read more »

Craig Dickinson
Craig Dickinson
5 months ago
Reply to  Beau Nixon

Thank you Beax, so cool to get advice from a pro!

Gerdy
Gerdy
3 months ago

What a about the 10’x31″?

Beau Nixon
Editor
3 months ago
Reply to  Gerdy

A great longboard for heavier riders or lower level riders getting into longboard SUP surfing. It still surfs really well, we just didn’t have that size for this video (along with the 9’0 x 26″).

Daniele Costa
Daniele Costa
18 days ago

Thanks Beau for the awesome video.

What’s the difference between a 2024 model (like those you reviewed) and the new 2025 models that are selling at a much higher price?
It is just marketing or there are real technical differences that justify the price hike? The only noticeable difference I can spot is in the graphic design…not sure if there is anything more than that?

Thanks!

Beau Nixon
Editor
12 days ago
Reply to  Daniele Costa

Hi Daniele, thanks for the comment. As you said, there are no changes to the shape for the 2025 longboards, just new graphics. I guess the new prices reflect the increase in costs for shipping + manufacturing, etc. Depending on where you are located, the prices can be higher. Get a 2024 if one is available. Thanks!

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