Hi seeking some advice. I'm 63 yo weight fluctuates around 100kg, surf mostly around Westernport Bay vic. I rate myself as an intermediate surfer who surfs all year and alternate craft between SUP & Mal. My current SUP is a 10' trigger Bros, 160 Litres, 31" wide, fin setup as a quad. I have always found this board a bit tippy when the winds are a blowin and the side chop a runnin. Due to back and hip problems I am looking at a more stable board. I have been assured by a specialist I will eventually recover and be able to get back into the surf. In preparation for when this occurs I am going to treat myself to a new SUP. I have decided that a Sunova Speeed is the board for me however am unsure whether a 9'5 or a 9'2. I have read numerous posts, watched videos, been advised by a Sumova agent that a 9'2 would suit me and am still uncertain. Before you say it, I know, borrow a demo board which I will probably do however I am fairly certain that the local agent wouldn't have 9'5 and 9'2 demo boards.

Therefore I hope that some of the community members may be able to advise on pros and cons of going longer or shorter i.e. performance, stability, ability to catch waves catch, my weight etc.