I know this subject has been thrashed about but I need some advice. I currently have a JP WB 8'8" and a JP Surf 9'2". The 8'8" is my goto board and it gets used a lot. I need cleaner conditions for the JP Surf 9'2" and consequently doesn't get used as much so thinking about trading down to a Hyper nut. I have been thinking about a vanguard style board for the small days and looked at JP Slate but think the 7'6" by 29 is too small for me. The Naish Raptor looks so so and very yellow but I think the Hypernut looks the best option. Demo of the new board will be impossible so thats why I have posted.
So my stats are weight 95Kgs plus wetsuit probably close to 98kgs, Intermediate ability, can handle most conditions. Local conditions can be confused so stability makes for a more enjoyable session. I have read that you can go smaller on these types of boards. Having said that would the HYPERNUT 8'0 x 31.5" x 4" @ 133 L be too big or too similar to my WB 8'8" @134L. Maybe a 7'8" x 30 @115 L would be better as it offers more differences. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Cheers Bruce