Summary:
Spicy by name and spicy by nature, the Peri Peri is Chilli’s answer to the ultimate everyday performance board. Sitting perfectly between the Spawn and Rare Bird, this board is designed for surfers who want a high-performance feel in average conditions. With a clean, uninterrupted outline, and a unique single-to-vee bottom, the Peri Peri offers speed, drive, and just the right amount of looseness for 2–5 foot waves. This is the board you'll reach for most of the year—and you won’t be disappointed.Pros:
Perfect Daily Driver: Designed for the conditions you surf most often—2 to 5 feet, beachies to points.
Blends Control & Freedom: Smooth outline provides hold in punchier waves, while the single-to-vee bottom adds flow and release through turns.
Performance-First Feel: Offers all the speed and responsiveness of a shortboard, without needing ideal conditions to shine.
Bridges the Gap: Ideal if you’ve found the Spawn too refined or the Rare Bird too relaxed—this model splits the difference beautifully.
Cons:
Not a Groveller: While versatile, it’s still a performance board—it prefers clean faces over weak, crumbly micro-surf.
Requires Active Surfing: Not as forgiving as true hybrids or wider small-wave boards—best for surfers with a bit of technique and confidence.
Final Verdict:
The Peri Peri hits the sweet spot for surfers who want high performance in everyday waves. Fast, loose, and trustworthy when it counts, this is a must-have for those looking to elevate their summer game without needing perfection from the ocean. It’s the board you’ll ride most, and the one that might just become your new favorite.
