Bob from Texas, USA says:

I am 55 and 175lbs. I live near the gulf of mexico (small slow mushy windswell) and travel to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Hawaii, and northern and southern California regularly. My skills and fitness are average and I spend about 3-4 days a month in the water (not quite a weekend warrior). I have owned the 8' version of this board and now have the 7'3". The 8' Superfish XL poly I had was a phenomenal wave catcher. It took me some time to get used to working the back of the board to make it maneuver but I got the hang of it and loved it. My only regret once I had the hang of it was I wished I had gone shorter. Surfing mostly beach breaks I need something that would turn quicker on takeoff and not pearl. I had the poly version and the glass job was thin on the deck. I have many pressure dings after one season of use. I have had a number of boards but this was the worst I have seen as far as the pressure dings are concerned. I would pass on the poly. Despite the pressure ding problem I loved the float and glide so I decided to pick up a Superfish XL 7'3" X2 epoxy. Quality: So far, NO pressure dings (same rider, same surf). I highly recommend everyone buy the epoxy versions of these boards. The X2 with the tougher deck is my preference. Performance: The 7'3" is much better for a rider my size in the small gutless surf we get on the gulf. I can enjoy anything 2'- overhead and a half with this board. I would characterize the board as very buoyant, and extremely light so it paddles FAST. This is my longboard. Being older I wear out more quickly than I used to. This board makes it easier to paddle and catch waves and I can last longer in the water as a result. This is a great product. Conclusion: If you should surf a longboard (conditions & fitness) but would rather surf a short board this is your board. A great way to have lots of fun on a wave but still be able to catch them with the effort normally exerted on a longboard.