I had a look at the JL mano and Coreban performer at Jasons . I havent surfed either. They both looked like great boards. I have been surfing a JL 11 ft single fin but im looking to progress. I mainly surf at Cottesloe but occassionally at Lancelin. Im 54YO 85KG taken surfing up as an adult , average ability but i enjoy it.

Im thinking a JL 9'9" mano. Seems a good compromise in size and performance for my level.