I broke my old SUP in two. It was a good companion for 5+ years, so I'm not complaining (8'10" Sunova Steeze 120 liters) I bought a Starboard Spice limited 8'2" (there were some actually available near me) , and took it out on a choppy conditions expecting a frustrating day on a new board, but it blew my mind. I got out in some onshore sloppy chop, and balanced on the board no problem. But when I caught my first wave I did more turns than I thought were possible. I even felt that I was "slashing" for the first time. But it wasn't a fluke, as I caught 3 more waves that were even better!! It just was so responsive!
Well done Starboard!!
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I broke my old SUP in two. It was a good companion for 5+ years, so I'm not complaining (8'10" Sunova Steeze 120 liters) I bought a Starboard Spice limited 8'2" (there were some actually available near me) , and took it out on a choppy conditions expecting a frustrating day on a new board, but it blew my mind. I got out in some onshore sloppy chop, and balanced on the board no problem. But when I caught my first wave I did more turns than I thought were possible. I even felt that I was "slashing" for the first time. But it wasn't a fluke, as I caught 3 more waves that were even better!! It just was so responsive!
Well done Starboard!!
Yeah, agreed that it's a great all rounder everyday board. I still have my 8'8" for the truly hairy days and I have tried the 8'2" on a demo day. It was fab, but I ended up getting the 8'2" Pro instead.
Glad to hear you got a replacement that you are stoked about Sean! Just in time for the warm summer sessions!!
Thanks Rick. They had it in stock in Gloucester and with shipping etc it was too much to wait for a Sunova. I hope this board is half as hearty as my Steeze. That board saw a lot of waves!!!
The spice is probably the best all round board I've owned, and I've owned more than I care to count! I've got the 8'8 carbon. Super light and strong, really stable but really carves on the wave. There's a little bit of magic in this board.... I think it's the beveled rails make it surf like a narrower one.
