had the chance to give the 9-1 pro wave a litle test run in only 1 to 2ft clean waves[ i am 85kgs and 59 yrs old ] i am coming off a naish quad 9-6 so the pro wave is a little shorter in length and about 4 lts less than the naish.i have to say what a sweet board the pro wave is ...good stability..good direction change ...feels smaller than it looks...surfs nice and loose...so far in smallish waves.not quiet sure about the non slip...bit hard to get used to after only supped with grip.used booties which felt great..hopefully get a session or 2 in bigger surf when weather settles a bit.