If your into riding unhooked in the surf, try the Flexifoil Atom. Have 12/9/7m and am intermediate rider, the Flexi is so light on the bar, hooked and unhooked. Easy relaunch, Stable, Solid construction, easy relaunch and oh so simple bar.
I dont think you will find an unhappy Atom rider this year.
Have had this neat surf stoke after every ride since i got them. My unhooked riding is nearly past beginner and learning all the time

Richard T