You need to try out the new Pyranha Seven O - in the small/med size. It will be in the states early may. We've had the larger version for some time - with great reveiws for the surf....superfast, carves extremely well, and forgiving. you are looking at $1095 retail. for more budget minded - you might look at last year's I3 221 or Inazone 221 from Pyranha. Around $700 new.