Aloha GB,
Pretty big board even by my preferences..............close to Kareem's board.
But if you work it and learn to surf it you will take your skills above the moderate range. That's an easy board *and* a hard board to surf. Easy to establish balance and movement, difficult to maneaver with speed until you master its characteristics.........where to be at the exact right time with regards to weighting. Once mastered you should be able to have a picnic while riding the tip.
Good luck........let me know if I can help once you have gotten to know it for awhile.
A'hui hou, Denny
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