Hi Craig. As the intermediate + rider, you’re on the limit for the 8’2. I’d say the 8’8 is a safe bet but it’s quite wide at 32″. Have you tried a board with 120L volume before? The 8’2 could well be the right choice, but would be good to try a board similar in volume / size first if you can.
Lu Wang
1 year ago
Hi, I’m 70kg. I’m currently surfing a 8’2″x30 135l – would place myself as intermediate. I was thinking of getting the 7’11”, but I’m concerned it’s too big of a jump down. What do you recommend?
Hi Lu , thanks for your question. What board is it you’ve actually got? The 711 is very stable for its size so it could be a good jump. It will challenge you definitely to start with but at your weight it shouldn’t be too much for you. The other thing to consider is are you selling your current board? Or will you have the ability to still write this in choppier days? It may be worth keeping hold of this board until you get used to the smaller one.
Hey Reuben, it’s a starboard pocket rocket and yea I’ll be keeping it – it was badly damaged from airline handling so can’t sell it on anyway. OK I’ll give it a shot and see how it goes. Thanks!
These boards would work great together… Nice setup
Dave Ballard
1 year ago
Stability wise, how does it compare to the hipster 7.10? I have the 7.10 hipster, which I can ride easily in clean conditions, thinking of getting something a bit more relaxed for choppy conditions.
Also, not sure about the new blue carbon construction. If you check out the YouTube video, Why you shouldn’t wrap carbon fibre in glass, you understand why, from a material science perspective. Starboard might be better off, just going for S glass construction over E glass? Can understand why they’ve stopped using PVC foam in their carbon composites though from an enviro standpoint.
The Starboard Spice is very stable and during our Quiver Killer test, it was the most stable board we rode. I wouldn’t say the 7’11 is a huge improvement though for choppy conditions, just marginally better. For a more relaxed paddling feel in choppy waves, something slightly wider and longer might be better. Maybe something like the 7’11 x 30″ x 115L Wide Speed from Infinity… Interesting insights about the carbon construction. Thanks for sharing. Maybe worth a share with Starboard…
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Having trouble determining the correct size…6’2″ 93kg. Intermediate +. Thanks in advance!
Hi Craig. As the intermediate + rider, you’re on the limit for the 8’2. I’d say the 8’8 is a safe bet but it’s quite wide at 32″. Have you tried a board with 120L volume before? The 8’2 could well be the right choice, but would be good to try a board similar in volume / size first if you can.
Hi, I’m 70kg. I’m currently surfing a 8’2″x30 135l – would place myself as intermediate.
I was thinking of getting the 7’11”, but I’m concerned it’s too big of a jump down. What do you recommend?
Hi Lu , thanks for your question. What board is it you’ve actually got? The 711 is very stable for its size so it could be a good jump. It will challenge you definitely to start with but at your weight it shouldn’t be too much for you. The other thing to consider is are you selling your current board? Or will you have the ability to still write this in choppier days? It may be worth keeping hold of this board until you get used to the smaller one.
Hey Reuben, it’s a starboard pocket rocket and yea I’ll be keeping it – it was badly damaged from airline handling so can’t sell it on anyway. OK I’ll give it a shot and see how it goes. Thanks!
These boards would work great together… Nice setup
Stability wise, how does it compare to the hipster 7.10? I have the 7.10 hipster, which I can ride easily in clean conditions, thinking of getting something a bit more relaxed for choppy conditions.
Also, not sure about the new blue carbon construction. If you check out the YouTube video, Why you shouldn’t wrap carbon fibre in glass, you understand why, from a material science perspective. Starboard might be better off, just going for S glass construction over E glass? Can understand why they’ve stopped using PVC foam in their carbon composites though from an enviro standpoint.
The Starboard Spice is very stable and during our Quiver Killer test, it was the most stable board we rode. I wouldn’t say the 7’11 is a huge improvement though for choppy conditions, just marginally better. For a more relaxed paddling feel in choppy waves, something slightly wider and longer might be better. Maybe something like the 7’11 x 30″ x 115L Wide Speed from Infinity…
Interesting insights about the carbon construction. Thanks for sharing. Maybe worth a share with Starboard…