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Starboard Sprint Review

9.0/ 10 Estimated score

9.0

Estimated from 4 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$2,899Range $2,899–$2,899 across 1 retailersSee sources

Starboard's dedicated flatwater race SUP — available in 14'0" × 21.5", 23.5" and 25.5" widths with a slicing nose, round tail, streamline outline and recessed carbon scupper system.

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Quick specs

Type: Flatwater Race SUP
Skill level: Experienced club racer → Elite
Length: 14'0" (426.8–427 cm)
Constructions: Blue Carbon Sandwich; Blue Carbon; Zero
Fin setup: Single 10" fin box (Flash+ fin included)
Tail shape: Round tail

Surfex is an aggregator and does not personally test paddleboards. The information below is compiled from Starboard's official product pages and authorised retailer listings.

The Starboard Sprint is described by Starboard as designed 'to be the fastest and most efficient flatwater board ever,' catering for flatwater racing and ultra-distance racing. The 2025 range comes in three race widths — 14'0" × 21.5" (240 L), 14'0" × 23.5" (248 L) and 14'0" × 25.5" (295 L) — each targeted at different rider weights and race formats.

Pros & cons

Three race widths covering a broad range of rider weights and race formats
Zero construction is Starboard's lightest ever (8.66–8.9 kg)
10" adjustable fin box suits both short-course and long-distance race setups
Recessed carbon scuppers sit flush with the hull for minimal drag

Dedicated race hull — not suited to casual touring or beginners
All 2025 brand-site variants were sold out at time of research; purchase via authorised dealers
Race-level price point; Flash+ fin is included but race-specific fins often upgraded

How it surfs

Design features highlighted by Starboard include a thicker slicing nose for cleaner water release, a streamline parallel outline for speed and stability, a round tail for glide efficiency, a round hull design for maximum sustained speed over distance, and a recessed carbon scupper system flush with the hull bottom. Three constructions are offered: Blue Carbon Sandwich (super-light biaxial carbon over PVC standing area), Blue Carbon (full carbon wrap with wood-reinforced standing area) and Zero (hollow construction, no EPS foam, Starboard's lightest technology).

A Sprint Expedition variant (14'0" × 27.5" and 29.5") is also available for ultra-distance and open-water racing with added gear tie-down points.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
14'0" × 25.5"	295 L	Up to 100 kg	Experienced racer
14'0" × 23.5"	248 L	Up to 90 kg	Advanced racer
14'0" × 21.5"	240 L	Up to 80 kg	Elite racer

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Starboard Sprint	Flatwater race specialist	Flatwater sprint + ultra-distance	9.0
Naish Maliko	Downwind + all-water race	Downwind + sprint	8.9
Fanatic Falcon	Flatwater / downwind race	Flatwater + open ocean	8.8

Recommended fin setups

Starboard Flash+ Prepreg Carbon (included) — Race fin shipped with the Sprint — flatwater and short-course tuned.
MFC Race Weedless — Aftermarket alternative for weedy race courses.

Verdict

Aggregator summary: the Sprint is Starboard's reference flatwater race SUP — three widths, three constructions, race-proven pedigree. Specs per Starboard's brand pages; no independent scored reviews aggregated yet.

Estimated score: 9.0 / 10

Estimated from 4 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.0/ 10

9.0

4 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
The SUP Store — Sprint 2022 Full Carbon review	No numeric score	"First UK look at the 2022 Sprint 23" with full carbon construction — as fast as anything we've paddled, with a sharp squarer nose that pops and slides beautifully on the water."
TotalSUP — Michael Booth on the 2021 Sprint	No numeric score	"The 2021 Sprint is my favourite race board — the thicker sharper nose and narrower outline make it faster and more efficient than any Sprint before it."
SUPboarder Mag — Starboard raceboards compared	No numeric score	"The Sprint is the pure flatwater sprint weapon — narrow, fast, and unforgiving in open water. RRP £2,399 / $2,899 / €2,699."
Skymonster Watersports — All Star vs Sprint vs Gen R	No numeric score	"If you race flatwater seriously and can handle a narrow race hull, the Sprint is the fastest thing in the Starboard range."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$2,899

$2,899–$2,899 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Starboard (SUPboarder RRP)	$2,899 RRP	—	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the Starboard Sprint good for touring?+

No. Starboard positions the Sprint as a dedicated flatwater race board. For long-distance touring with gear, Starboard offers the Touring range; the Sprint Expedition variant (27.5" and 29.5") adds baggage capacity for ultra-distance racing.

What size Sprint should I get?+

According to Starboard's 2025 size guide: riders up to 100 kg are suited to the 25.5" (295 L); riders up to 90 kg to the 23.5" (248 L); and riders up to 80 kg to the narrowest 21.5" (240 L).

What is the difference between Blue Carbon Sandwich, Blue Carbon and Zero constructions?+

Per Starboard: Blue Carbon Sandwich uses biaxial carbon over PVC foam for the best weight-durability balance. Blue Carbon wraps the full deck and rail in biaxial carbon over a wood-reinforced standing area — a value full-carbon option. Zero is a hollow construction with no EPS foam, over 3 kg lighter than Carbon Sandwich and the stiffest, lightest option available.

What fin does the Sprint use?+

The Sprint uses a single 10" fin box and ships with Starboard's Flash Plus Prepreg Carbon fin. The box allows forward/back fin placement adjustment for short-course turning or longer-race tracking.