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DHD Sweet Spot 4.0 review

This is one of Ziggy MacKenzie's Sweet Spot step up boards from her 2025 Season. Moderately used, specs are: 5'11 x 16 9/16 x...

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Step-Up / Travel Board

Sweet Spot 4.0

This is one of Ziggy MacKenzie's Sweet Spot step up boards from her 2025 Season. Moderately used, specs are: 5'11 x 16 9/16 x...

DHD Sweet Spot 4.0 surfboard
Primary categoryStep-Up / Travel Board
Also suitstravel, step_up
Fin intentThruster
Best suited forintermediate, advanced, expert
Quiver positionDaily driver

Behavioural profile

Quivrr Board DNA

Paddle
6 / 10Moderate
Speed
7 / 10Strong
Drive
9 / 10Exceptional
Release
5 / 10Moderate
Hold
9 / 10Exceptional
Forgiveness
5 / 10Moderate
Sensitivity
7 / 10Strong
Weak waves
3 / 10Limited
Powerful waves
8 / 10Strong
Beach
5 / 10Moderate
Point
8 / 10Strong
Reef
8 / 10Strong
Outline
narrow
Rocker
medium high entry / high tail
Rails
refined
Tail
round pin
Bottom
rolled
Fins
thruster
Style
hold, drivey, powerful wave
Quiver roles
step up, travel, reef

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification. It does not imply manufacturer endorsement.

What it was designed to do

The Sweet Spot 4.0 sits in the Step-Up / Travel Board board family and follows a Step-Up / Travel Board direction. This describes design intent; it is not a score, award or claim that the model suits every surfer.

What it does well

Sweet Spot 4.0 follows a Step-Up / Travel Board direction within the Step-Up / Travel Board family. Its moderate paddle support and Thruster fin setup help define where it may fit; the final result still depends on size, construction, rider and conditions.

Check the current manufacturer details →

Best suited for

Available board information associates this model with point break, reef break, hollow waves. The available rider guidance includes intermediate, advanced, expert.

Riding feel

Fin options: Thruster. Paddle support: moderate. The final feel depends on size, construction and conditions.

Where it sits in your quiver

This model most naturally sits in the daily driver position. Its actual role depends on the selected size, your existing boards and usual conditions.

Things to keep in mind

  • release
  • forgiveness

Board guidance is kept separate from live inventory. A model may be documented without being available in a specific size or region.

Sizing guide

22.3L to 43.5L in the available board specifications. Use litres alongside length, width, rails, outline and foam distribution. Confirm current specifications before choosing a size.

Design details

Available specifications place the Sweet Spot 4.0 in the Step-Up / Travel Board family, with a Step-Up / Travel Board design direction, Thruster fin options and moderate paddle support. Use the linked manufacturer source to confirm current construction and dimensions.

Bodhi's Board Notes

Ask Bodhi to relate this design to your ability, preferred volume, current board, quiver and usual waves.