Surfboard Reviews

Review by David · Age: 46 | Height: 181 cm | Weight: 78 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

So much fun. Bought it for one of the kids but I surf it more because it not only gets your paddle and balance skills up (so small for me) but once you are up it is so quick to turn and as it’s soft you have no fear of tucking in.

Review by J · Age: 36 | Height: 185 cm | Weight: 78 kg | Skill: Competent · 27 May 2020

Overall pretty stoked with this board, does what it says which is catch more waves and have more fun. Definitely noticed the improved paddling power to my other boards and speed once your on the wave is great.

Review by Gareth · Age: 33 | Height: 176 cm | Weight: 67 kg | Skill: Beginner · 27 May 2020

This is pretty much a perfect beginner board. It's helped me catch heaps of waves and hasn't knocked me out when I've come off it in spectacular fashion over and again (and yes, it has hit me in the head a number of those times). First up I was just in the white water, where it was plenty stable and fast enough to catch oncoming waves consistently. More recently, I've been catching a bunch of unbroken waves (2–4ft) and really feel like I'm getting better. Will probably look to get a fish pretty soon, but definitely keeping this one as well for fun and lending to friends when they visit Sydney.

Review by Julian · Age: 17 | Height: 185 cm | Weight: 87 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

Awesome board, tons of fun in small to medium waves. Goes well in all sorts of conditions.

Review by Mitchell · Age: 36 | Height: 175 cm | Weight: 73 kg | Skill: Competent · 27 May 2020

The build quality of chilli surfboards is amazing, quality craftsmanship, second to none. The model that I own is the MIAMI SPICE. The Miami’ spice is a performance style, high volume groveller. Great board when the waves are weak, or for summer conditions. Flat rocker with just enough nose lift, manoeuvres quite well with the pulled in double bump tail. Large sweet spot, very forgiving if your front foot position isn’t perfect. This board is FUN, paddles like a champion, gets you in early. Performance isn’t compromised, board is loose and fast. i think this board is a good choice for people of all ability levels, if you’re transitioning down from a mini mal, bump the dimensions up, more advanced surfers could surf this board much smaller. Purchase this board, you will not be disappointed

Review by Ryan · Age: 26 | Height: 183 cm | Weight: 83 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

The Chilli faded is a bigger fuller board compared to other short boards. It has a lot of volume under the chest which means it glides into waves easy especially useful when it gets bigger and heavier. I found it super critical in high quality sections.

Review by Alexander · Age: 25 | Height: 188 cm | Weight: 80 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

A great everyday rider! Works really well in your standard conditions. The extra volume in it makes it a wave catching machine without sacrificing any performance down the line!

Review by lochlan · Age: 16 | Height: 178 cm | Weight: 73 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

this was a great board that worked well for me in any conditions from 2 to 10 foot +, i surfed this a a step up and still had all the maneuverability as my short boards. the pulled i pin tail held very nice in the barrel and made transition from rail to rail a piece of cake, this board lived up to its name with the paddling allowing me to get into waves easy, it is a very good shortboard/stepup that i would take to Indo or Queensland etc. overall a great board that stacey and the team ave produced and defiently worth getting one under the arm and in the barrel. i know for sure this wont be my last one.

Review by Alexander · Age: 25 | Height: 188 cm | Weight: 80 kg | Skill: Experienced · 27 May 2020

This thing flies!! Great summer board that packs heaps of volume under your chest for easy and early takeoffs! It’s able to handle bigger surf if you ever find yourself out there and the swell picks up! Surf it fast and loose and you’ll find yourself having a great time!

Review by Austen · Age: 43 | Height: 177 cm | Weight: 84 kg | Skill: Competent · 27 May 2020

Great to paddle, smooth ride, transitions between turns without a problem. Easy to cutback without catching rail. It would work as a groveller or up to 4ft due to the wider tail and outline and fuller rail. So far I've surfed it in 3ft clean beachies and absolutely loved it. Really love what JS are doing with Easy Rider range. Highly recommend this board.