Starboard Spice SUP 2026

The 2026 Starboard Spice is a high-performance surf SUP designed to blend speed, flow, and maneuverability into one exceptionally versatile wave-riding platform. Developed with input from world-class riders, the Spice delivers the responsiveness of a performance shortboard while maintaining the paddle power and stability that SUP surfers demand.

Featuring Starboard’s signature bevelled rail design, wing tail, and refined bottom contours, the Spice generates impressive speed down the line while remaining incredibly easy to turn. The unique rail profile reduces swing weight and allows riders to transition effortlessly from rail to rail, creating explosive acceleration and smooth carving turns.

From small beach breaks to powerful overhead surf, the Spice adapts to a wide range of wave conditions. The parallel midsection maintains drive and momentum, while the round pin tail provides grip, control, and powerful projection through turns. Whether you’re progressing your SUP surfing or looking for a board capable of radical performance, the Spice delivers an engaging ride that feels fast, lively, and intuitive.

Designed in sizes ranging from compact 6’9″ performance models to stable 10’3″ options for larger riders, the Spice offers a truly complete surf SUP range for every skill level and body type.

Key Features

• Performance Surf SUP Design – Built for speed, carving, and progressive wave riding.
• Unique Bevelled Rails – Enhance responsiveness while reducing swing weight and rail engagement effort.
• Fast Parallel Outline – Maximizes drive and speed down the line.
• Thin Rail Profile – Provides precise control and immediate response in turns.
• Wing Tail Design – Creates a shorter turning radius while maintaining stability.
• Round Pin Tail – Delivers excellent hold, drive, and control in larger surf.
• Slight Domed Deck – Maintains buoyancy while keeping rails thin and responsive.
• 5-Fin Configuration – Supports 4+1 and 2+1 setups to match varying conditions and riding styles.
• Updated Fin Angles – Increased front fin splay improves maneuverability while rear fins enhance drive.
• Expanded Size Range – Suitable for lightweight performance riders through to heavier paddlers seeking stability.
• Premium Surf Fins Included – Carbon fins supplied with Acute Carbon models; Armacore fins included with Limited Series.
• Protective Board Sock Included – Helps protect against scratches, UV exposure, and transport damage.

Specifications

Available Sizes

Construction Options

Acute Carbon

Starboard’s newest premium surf construction is engineered for maximum responsiveness, strength, and performance.

Construction Features

• Hand-built premium construction process.
• Lightweight 25kg EPS core for increased strength-to-weight ratio.
• Full 45° biaxial carbon fiber wrap for rapid recoil and dynamic flex response.
• Nearly twice the rebound speed of traditional fiberglass constructions.
• Strategic reinforcement patches in high-impact standing areas.
• Exceptional drive, acceleration, and precision through turns.
• Includes ultra-light Prepreg Carbon Surf Fins for maximum wave performance.

Ideal For

Riders seeking the lightest weight, fastest response, and highest-performance surf experience available in the Spice range.

Limited Series

A durable and proven construction that balances performance, strength, and value.

Construction Features

• Twin T-stringers positioned near the rails on both deck and bottom.
• Significant increase in resistance to breakage and buckling.
• Additional 200g glass rail reinforcement for paddle-impact durability.
• Reinforced deck combining biaxial fiberglass and Australian pine veneer.
• Enhanced resistance to heel dents and compression damage.
• Multi-layer fiberglass reinforcement in nose and tail impact zones.
• Supplied with durable Armacore surf fins.

Ideal For

Paddlers wanting excellent surfing performance combined with enhanced durability and long-term reliability.

Why Choose the Spice?

The 2026 Spice is the definition of a modern performance surf SUP. Its bevelled rails, wing tail, and refined outline work together to create a board that feels fast, loose, and incredibly responsive while maintaining the stability needed for efficient paddling and wave catching. Whether you’re carving powerful bottom turns, attacking critical sections, or simply maximizing wave count, the Spice delivers a level of versatility and performance that makes it a true quiver killer.