Starboard Spice 2023 Review
7'11 x 29 x 4.2 - 106L Reviewed by us on Dec 23, 2022
Category: Surf Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content Level: Advanced Intermediate
“This board is best suited to intermediate riders who want to learn how to improve their surfing as it blends stability and performance. ”
We reviewed the
7'11 x 29 x 4.2 - 106L
Construction: Hard/Composite
Technology: Limited Series, Starlite
RRP: £1999, $2329,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Surf Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content
Year: 2023
Max rider weight: 85kg
Size variations
7'11 x 29 x 4.2 - 106L
What we say
Starboard has branded the Spice a quiver killer, meaning it’s the one board you could own and be content with riding it in a lot of different conditions. We would agree to an extent and would recommend that if you are an intermediate rider who still wants added stability when paddling and a very manoeuvrable board from the tail, then this would be a top choice. However if you are looking for added performance, look at the Pro range and if you are a beginner, check out the Wedge range.
Beau found this board to very smooth and could definitely maximise its performance, however it did feel quite big on the wave. We would highly recommend playing around with the fin configuration to get your desired feel as Beau liked this board as a quad fin set up, which he rarely gets along with. This goes to show that the new design features such as the beveled rails and wing in the tail are working and you need to match your riding style to suit the waves on offer.
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Our RCMD rider weight: 85kg
Board weight: 7kg
Tail width: 18cm
Fin set up: Quad + US Fin box
Pros: The stability is great from a board under 8ft in length. You get 5 fins to really play around with the configuration. It looks great and is lots of fun on the water.
Cons: The rails on the Blue Carbon construction are starting to chip from the paddle hitting the side. There is no size between the 6'9" x 25.5" and the 7'11" x 29 that we reviewed.
Consider buying if... You are an intermediate SUP surfer and want stability and performance to progress your SUP surfing and feel more confident in bigger or better waves.
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All size specifications
7'11 x 29 x 4.2 - 106L
Construction: Hard/Composite
RRP: £1999, $2329,
Level: Advanced Intermediate
Category: Surf Equipment & Reviews Featured PRO Content
Year: 2023
Max rider weight: 85kg
Board ratings
7'11 x 29 x 4.2 - 106L
Note: Products are rated/compared to other similar (style/construction) products on the market.
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What the brand says

“A quiver killer that blends performance and fun in one”
The Spice is an all new wave range that gives you incredible rail carving, impressive speed through sections and instant drive out of turns.
The design brief focused on offering more performance and progression than the Wedge, while being more user-friendly and forgiving than the Pro.
The all wave performance of the Spice allows it to handle a range of conditions, from small beach breaks to overhead point breaks.
From light to heavy, enthusiasts to pros, the Spice range offers a size for all.